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In this episode, we explore the viral analog trend and what is actually behind users motivations for going offline (or maybe pretending to) in 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Ad read
00:54 Intro
3:25 The trends indicating a shift to being “chronically offline”
7:42 Why is Gen Z pursuing the chronically offline lifestyle now?
8:34 Changes in the digital world
15:18 The pursuit of cool
23:55 Is Gen Z ACTUALLY pursuing the offline?
28:48 Conclusion
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