  During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, theoretical high-energy physics, and likely
also the majority of other disciplines, are seeing a surge of virtual seminars
as a primary means for scientific exchange. In this brief article, we highlight
some compelling benefits of virtualizing research talks, and argue for why
virtual seminars should continue even after the pandemic. Based on our
extensive experience on running online talks, we also summarize some basic
guidelines on organizing virtual seminars, and suggest some directions in which
they could evolve.
