I get allergy reactions when I hear this academic talk
(references, peer review, titles.. yikes). I have masters degree myself and know how things work in academia... even signed for a PhD programme (but left after 3 weeks after seeing that its all one big fraud). Got a friend too who got the PhD. It's a joke...
I definately understand the need to get a 'feel' of the person behind the information. It is very useful to be able to see them talk it out as much information is then shared on the subcoscious level (body language for example).. or even reversed speach information (check it out on google)
The future is in sharing information from the heart and soul, in a free flowing manner where the pictures added with the text express and share your emotions and give you a better 'feeling' about the matter being said. You don't believe it? Fine... nobody asked you to..