I Want to Leave the Internet
The author reflects on the desire to disconnect from the internet to escape the feeling of living in a 'fake' and 'capitalist' digital hologram. They express a search for balance between the utility of digital tools and the need for a more grounded reality.
Why it matters
This highlights a growing cultural sentiment regarding digital fatigue and the psychological impact of constant connectivity.
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I want to leave the internet. This site, reddit, my banking app, the cloud service, Youtube, my music streaming app, my email, Whatsapp, iNaturalist, pornsites, Google Maps, OSMAnd, the local DOT app. I want to forget about VPN and DNS providers. Microsoft Teams, Outlook for work.
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