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10/15/2025
The Demand for Gadgets That Help Reduce Screen Time Is Rising
Here's why some are embracing the Luddite life
Technology has never been hotter. The latest batch of iPhones are being met with strong demand, according to Wall Street analysts and artificial intelligence (AI) is the primary driver of Wall Street's gains. Amid all this hardware (and software) hype, though, there's a growing sentiment among some members of Generation Z who want to leave it all behind.
Welcome to the new Luddite movement. While it's unlikely to be much more successful in the long run than the original one started by English textile workers in the 19th century (who rejected and, sometimes, destroyed automated machinery), it's a notable crusade in a world where many people spend more time staring at their screens than talking to each other.
The new Luddites aren't quite as extreme as their forebears. They know that to make it in today’s world, you have to be willing to accept a certain level of technology in your life, they've acknowledged in media interviews. But as personal privacy becomes an afterthought, they're looking for a middle ground between the two worlds. And that’s opening several new doors for businesses.
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