There are certain conversations that I have with people that seem to only be effective if I'm talking to them in person, and not over text or the phone. There is something about being able to see a person's bodily movements and facial expressions that is important in understanding what the other person is trying to convey, both in terms of technical information and emotional state.

I know that web-cam chat does help this problem a lot, but I wonder if there might be some breakthrough in the future that would come extremely close to simulating in-person interactions and conversations.

Just food for thought, before I go to bed at 5:37AM.