You CAN do that electronically. A little one on one. Interfacing with another human being. Talking utilizes not just the vocabulary of language, but also the visual cues of subtle glances, raised eyebrows, the concerned wince and the strategic wink. Talking utilizes the subtleties of changing inflection and body language.
Information exchange is secondary.
Talking is about relaxing, releasing, and relating. That tape could convey the exact same information to you. So your information wouldn't be in any way lacking. But there would be something missing. Something would just not be the same.