The Gen Z 'Neo-Luddism' movement is right about the downsides of technology — but can any of us afford to truly disconnect?
Tech The Gen Z 'Neo-Luddism' movement is right about the downsides of technology — but can any of us afford to truly disconnect? Opinion By Alex Whitelock Published 29 July 2026 Opting out is increasingly a mark of privilege, not a right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Quoted in the above article is a 2025 Pew Research study that reported that 48 per cent of teenage respondents asked said social media had a negative effect on people of their age group.
- ▪Tech The Gen Z 'Neo-Luddism' movement is right about the downsides of technology — but can any of us afford to truly disconnect?
- ▪Opinion By Alex Whitelock Published 29 July 2026 Opting out is increasingly a mark of privilege, not a right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
- ▪Quoted in the above article is a 2025 Pew Research study that reported that 48 per cent of teenage respondents asked said social media had a negative effect on people of their age group.
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Tech The Gen Z 'Neo-Luddism' movement is right about the downsides of technology — but can any of us afford to truly disconnect? Opinion By Alex Whitelock Published 29 July 2026 Opting out is increasingly a mark of privilege, not a right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / Javier Zayas) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Just a few weeks ago, I read an interesting article on the Festival of Ludd, the world's first-ever festival dedicated to 'Neo Luddism' — a place where technology is openly eschewed, in layman's terms.I found it…
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