Why does e-mail (SMTP) "bounce around" e-mails instead of just connecting directly? (Does it even still?) [closed]

Here’s something I’ve struggled to comprehend since I first heard about e-mails long ago.
Why would e-mails "bounce around" from server to server until received at the final destination, allowing those to snoop on my messages/fil… Continue reading Why does e-mail (SMTP) "bounce around" e-mails instead of just connecting directly? (Does it even still?) [closed]