Ep.21 Abolish The U.S. Mail System?

Programming Lions

Feb 15 2024 • 15 mins

This week we are having an in-depth discussion about the U.S. Mail system, exploring its history, benefits, drawbacks, and its impact on the environment. The conversation revolves around the excessive amount of junk mail, the carbon footprint, the financial losses, and whether we actually need the U.S. Mail in these digital times. Various suggestions for improvements are considered, including opting out of junk mail, reducing delivery frequency, making the system self-sustaining or even privatizing it. Tune in to hear our final thoughts on what should be done with the mail system.


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YouTube link: https://youtu.be/nsIS0LVDo3I


00:00 Introduction

00:09 Understanding the U.S. Mail System

02:38 The Size and Scope of the U.S. Mail System

04:33 The Benefits of the U.S. Mail System

05:57 The Drawbacks of the U.S. Mail System

10:51 Potential Solutions and Alternatives

14:09 Summary

14:44 Closing and Call to Action


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