concept   oral traditions
statement   In modern urban societies, written and digital media are the primary means of preserving and transmitting information, overshadowing oral traditions.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 oral storytelling Urban societies Oral storytelling may be less common and have less influence as written and visual media play a larger role in preserving and sharing stories. 1
2 oral traditions Modern urban cultures Information is widely documented and transmitted through written and digital media 1
3 oral traditions Modern urban societies Reliance on written records and digital media for information 1
4 passing down of oral traditions Modern urban cultures Considered less reliable than written records and formal education 1