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Memory-Making in the Digital Age
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Whether it’s back-to-school time, the changing seasons, or prepping for the upcoming holiday season that will be here before we know it, early fall can be one of the busiest times of the year for many. With the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it nature of our everyday lives, documenting precious events before they’re gone is always a priority. Of course, technology has come a long way from the days of dropping off film at a local store to get it developed, and many of our memories are now stored in an online “cloud.” Whether you’re active in cyberspace or are slow to adapt to life after Polaroids, here are two suggestions for utilizing the inter-“net” to catch your most cherished moments. Save your experiences widely. In 2025, it’s common for adults of any age to commemorate significant milestones by posting photos on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. While sharing content on these sites is a quick and easy way to update your friends and loved ones, you should avoid relying on any social media account as a permanent photo bank. Social media users are subject to these platforms’ technical limitations and decisions. Although rare, years’ worth of images could disappear if the site you’re using experiences performance issues or changes how it manages your content. Post photos on your accounts as you please, but don’t forget to put them in an online storage cloud like Google Photos or save them to an external hard drive for added security. The same precautions should be taken with any images stored on your phone. Write to withstand time. Although popular, social media can be a haven for intrusive advertisements, AI-generated misinformation, and (unfortunately) frequent arguments among users on hot-button issues. To showcase your life events without having to contend with so much cyber clutter, consider creating a travel blog or a similar site focusing solely on what you want to share and say. Creating a dedicated online space is a great way to put your memories, thoughts, and experiences front and center without risking your vacation pics or grandson’s graduation video being drowned out by everything else vying for attention on a Facebook feed.
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