NYC's Summer of Ludd Festival Helps Gen Z Unplug from Big Tech

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New York City is hosting a festival called Summer of Ludd, aimed at encouraging people to step back from technology and live offline. The event taps into growing frustration among younger generations, particularly Gen Z, toward large technology companies. Participants are taught practical skills and habits for reducing their dependence on digital platforms and devices. The festival draws on the spirit of the historical Luddite movement, which resisted the disruptive effects of industrial technology. It reflects a broader cultural pushback against the outsized influence of Big Tech in everyday life.

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