The written word is a means to an end and not an end in itself. We use it to communicate with large groups and to preserve ideas, but we prefer the spoken word. Look inside your own head. No, you don't. Visual images and spoken languages are our natural form of information.
Writing is nothing more than a technology.
It can be replaced by something better. In fact, some forms of the written word are being replaced right now, like shorthand. But make sure to include your thoughts about how the 2020world would deal with those situations, too. I don't think so. All mail sent to this list will be sent to all other subscribers.