We need to talk about ....Email

Email has come a long way since its inception in the 1970s. Let’s hop into our digital DeLorean and explore its evolution:

1. Birth of Email:
   • In 1971, Ray Tomlinson sent the first email via the ARPANET, using the “@” symbol to designate user locations.
   • Early email systems were rudimentary, allowing text-based messages to travel between connected computers.
2. Advancements:
   • Over time, email gained features like attachments, formatting, and multimedia.
   • Email marketing emerged, leveraging the power of reaching many users effortlessly.
3. Challenges:
   • Spam became an issue, leading to filters and anti-spam measures.
   • The sheer volume of emails (an average inbox holds about 8,000 messages!) necessitated constant adaptation.
4. Relevance Today:
   • Despite social media and messaging apps, email remains indispensable.
   • It’s a professional communication tool, used for work, marketing, and personal correspondence.
   • Email continues to evolve, adapting to changing technologies and consumer demands.
   • It's insecure nature is proving to be its downfall - spoofing for instance is actually built in as a feature - something very undesireable in the business world.

In summary, email has transformed from basic text messages to a versatile, essential communication channel but with some risks attached due to its age.