Let’s Not Lose the Memories of a Pre-Digital Generation
Thierry MoncorgerThe memories of the pre-digital generation are fading. Without photos on Instagram or videos on YouTube, what will remain of their stories?
We live in a world where every moment is captured, posted, and shared. But before the internet, memories were told, passed down from parent to child by word of mouth. These stories, never shared on social media, are now in danger of disappearing forever.
Think about everything our grandparents’ generation experienced: wars, technological revolutions, major societal changes. These unique stories have shaped our collective heritage. Yet, if we don’t preserve them, they risk vanishing, as if they never existed.
Preserving the stories of the pre-digital generation is more than just a personal or family endeavor. It’s an act of memory. It’s a way to connect the past with the future, ensuring that these life lessons, moments of courage, and emotional experiences aren’t lost in the fast pace of modern life.
Future generations need to know these stories to understand where they come from. It’s in the past that we find the key to moving forward.
And you—what memory from a loved one, from the pre-digital era, would you want to preserve so it’s never forgotten?
