Policy · 2h ago
Luddite Festival Teaches Gen Z to Disconnect from Big Tech
New York City's Summer of Ludd festival offers workshops on offline living, tapping into Gen Z's frustration with Big Tech. The event teaches skills like using flip phones and avoiding social media. It reflects a growing movement to resist digital overconsumption.
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While the festival highlights real concerns about tech addiction, its impact remains niche and unlikely to dent Big Tech's dominance.
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