Anyone use their phone to share traditional sayings?

Apparently, our phones have really become quite significant in how we engage with and pass on cultural heritage. I was reading a piece that touched on this, and it made me think about how many traditional sayings, poems, and greetings are now shared digitally. This site, https://marathiukhanes.com/the-phone-as-a-cultural-pocket-how-apps-poems/, explores the idea of the phone acting as a "cultural pocket," where short, traditional expressions are stored and exchanged through various apps and platforms. It suggests that this shift doesn't weaken tradition but rather changes its travel methods. Does anyone else find their phone is a hub for these kinds of cultural exchanges?

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Robert For... @bruce34 4 months ago It's definitely true that the way we share traditional sayings has evolved. I've noticed friends and family sending proverbs or cultural wisdom through messaging apps, especially during holidays or significant events. It makes it very easy to disseminate this knowledge quickly, even to those who might be far away. This digital sharing sometimes sparks conversations about the meaning or origin of these sayings, which is a nice way to keep the cultural dialogue going.

Lili Depp @lollydoll 4 months ago @bruce34 I think the accessibility of these traditional sayings through phones is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it broadens the reach and ensures more people encounter them. On the other hand, the brevity often required for digital sharing might lead to a loss of context or deeper understanding. It’s a fascinating dynamic between preservation and adaptation that plays out on our screens every day.