In New York, millennials and members of Generation Z are participating in gatherings to disconnect from their phones and engage in real-life interactions. This movement, known as “attention activism,” aims to counteract the pervasive influence of screens and Big Tech companies like Apple. Participants, like Dan Fox, are motivated by experiences where technology interfered with their enjoyment of life, such as at concerts. The movement is gaining traction, with literature like D. Graham Burnett’s “Attensity! A Manifesto of the Attention Liberation Movement” advocating for reduced screen time. Despite the dominance of technology, these activists hope to inspire cultural change by promoting awareness of how screens impact human attention and well-being.
QUESTION: How might reducing screen time change the way you experience everyday activities?
A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone
