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Since the first supercomputers came out,

technology has made a lot of headway.

These machines used to fill entire rooms,

and now we carry them in our pockets.

Everything in this field has become fast and small.

We think fast about things and then put our thoughts

at the whole world’s disposal within seconds.

Vintage writing on a vintage computer

allows us to ponder about what we write

since everything goes more slowly - and tends to be offline as well.

We should treat words

the way we treat an esteemed wine,

like a Pétrus.

Upon your rock I will build my church,

the word is part of the rock.

Therefore, we should treat it responsibly

and appreciate its distinctive preciousness.

VINTAGE WRITING - esteeming words …