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New York’s “Summer of Ludd” is a defiant, phone-free festival challenging digital overload with analog magic—handcrafted shows, offline dating workshops, and even anti-data-center talks unfolding in Tompkins Square Park. Organizers, anonymous and puppet-spokesperson Gowanus-approved, launched this tech-resistance movement in January, swapping streaming for 16mm film and teaching shortwave radio. It’s sparking a quiet revolution, especially with Gen Z questioning social media’s toll, while Pride crowds, families, and elders join for real connection. Beyond screens, it’s tackling AI in warfare and even a “platformless” presidential run. While full digital detoxes may be tough, the push for meaningful, offline experiences is gaining serious momentum.

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