Imagine a World Without the Internet 🌍📵

What Would You Do If the Internet Disappeared Today?

For some of us, a social media app going offline (even if temporarily) is an invitation to regain our focus and attention, take a digital break, and see new opportunities for connecting with the people right in front of us. Some other things in our lives haven’t gone offline in a while too that’s worth exploring. For example, when was the last time you turned off your phone, laptop, or e-reader?

This week, let’s take a moment to explore this thought experiment:

Imagine this– you wake up tomorrow, and the internet is gone. No Wi-Fi. No apps. No streaming. No scrolling.

How would your life change?

1. How would you stay connected? Who would you reach out to first, and how?

2. Where would you seek knowledge? Without Google or Wikipedia, how would you satisfy your curiosity?

3. What would you do for fun? With no digital distractions, what hobbies, activities, or adventures would fill your time?

4. How would you navigate the world? Without GPS or online maps, how would you find your way?

Take a few moments to reflect. Let your imagination wander. This is more than just a mental exercise; it’s a chance to rethink how we connect, learn, and grow in our increasingly digital world.

At Analog Social, we believe there’s power in stepping away from screens to reconnect with the people and ideas around us. It’s not about rejecting technology but about rediscovering the joy of being fully present and not losing human social skills.

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This Week’s Analog Activity Prompt

Plan a trip to a third space in your community you’ve been meaning to try out–a restaurant, local library, bookstore, or coffee shop. Here’s the catch: navigate to this place without using your phone! If you get lost ask someone (*gasp*) for directions and spark up a conversation while you’re at it. Read the navigation signs at your local public transport station or get a physical map.

Bonus points if you do this with a friend! Reply to this email and tell us about your adventure 🛣️

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Community Polls

Third spaces—like coffee shops, libraries, parks, or community centers—are places where people connect, relax, and share ideas. We’d love to learn about your experiences! Fill out the poll below:

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