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In a world where messages are sent in milliseconds, songs are streamed instantly, and attention spans are constantly fragmented by notifications, something unexpected is happening. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, vinyl sales have grown for the 19th consecutive year, officially passing $1 billion for the first time since 1983. At the same time, handwritten letters are quietly making a return. Younger generations—particularly Gen Z and Millennials—are turning backwards, not out of nostalgia alone, but out of necessity. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, vinyl sales have grown for the 19th consecutive year, officially passing $1…