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Inside the Luddite Festival Harnessing Gen Z’s Rage Against Big Tech
Thursday, July 2, 2026
New York City's Summer of Ludd festival is offering workshops and activities focused on reducing personal technology use. The event, held in July 2024, featured sessions on analog skills, digital minimalism, and offline recreation. Organizers said the festival attracted thousands of participants interested in reducing their dependence on digital devices.
