FEAR & GREED | Business News Five Questions: Could you go without internet for a week?
Apr 4, 2026
A rapid-fire digital detox quiz explores whether life and work could survive a week without internet. They debate which habits and services would break down first, from news and streaming to banking and communication. The conversation touches on how productivity, spending and everyday tasks would change without constant connectivity.
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Value Of Instant Information
- The internet gives instant answers and removes the need to think through problems manually.
- Adam says he would miss information at his fingertips and the ease of finding answers without having to 'think for myself'.
Content Creation Hits A Research Wall
- Sean and Adam admit they could create content but research and production rely heavily on the internet.
- Sean says he could set content up offline but can't do the research-driven parts without online access.
Offline Means Less Impulse Spending
- Removing online shopping and delivery reduces impulse and convenience-driven spending.
- Adam and Sean both predict their spending would drop, with Sean noting many shoes were bought online and wouldn't occur offline.