Peter Funt argues that the shift to digital formats makes it more difficult to preserve personal memories and history. He notes that physical mementos like ticket stubs, letters, and photos allow for stronger recollection through the senses. However, digital files are easily lost and lack the sentimental value of handwritten notes. While new generations rely on digital storage, it cannot replace the experience of holding objects connected to past experiences. Funt concludes that digital formats may not adequately memorialize personal history for future generations in the same way physical keepsakes have for the past.