What Handwritten Notes in Driverless Cars Says About Writing in Today’s World

 To my great amusement, I read an article recently about how Silicon Valley tech workers are increasingly leaving handwritten notes in driverless SF taxis.

Some are love letters. Others are job postings. 

Apparently, it’s working. People at the epicenter of tech are connecting through good old-fashioned pen and paper. (Which then goes viral on X and other tech platforms, of course).

It reminds me of another movement: A rising number of Gen Z folks who are going low tech. These self-described luddites are giving up their smartphones to use flip phones with only text and calling capabilities. 

I don’t find these headlines surprising. The core of human existence will always be human connection—no matter how high-tech we get.

Aloha,
MeiMei

Tip of the Week: Try Pen and Paper

When was the last time you wrote with pen on paper? 

It’s such a satisfying experience. The feel of the paper. The scratch-scratch sound of the pen. The gentle ache of your hand after writing for some time. 

Sometimes, I get frustrated because I can type or dictate so much more quickly, and I feel like my hand can’t keep up with my brain. But other times, I sink into it. Slowing down the speed allows my mind to form more poetic ideas.

What do you think?

Quote of the Week

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.

• Often attributed to Albert Einstein, but probably not something he ever said. Still, a great quote.