Yep, distant past to someone from a time of spaceships and colonies on distant worlds. He waggles his hand from side to side. "It is a function of digital storage rather than analog, although until I have a concrete example to show you it may be difficult to parse. They can be very durable or break easily depending on the craftsmanship, much as any other piece of equipment. One advantage is that electricity can be converted from sunlight or wind in many instances, meaning we would not need to find a source of gas in order to light the buildings we occupy."

He runs a hand through his hair, which is fortunately braided up at present or it would tangle quickly in the jungle-like environment. "But I admit I would settle for proper paper and writing implements at present."