Being offline is the new luxury - VPRO documentary

When have you been offline for the last time? Did you choose yourself to be offline or was internet not working? To be offline seems more and more to become a choice that we see as a luxury. Is being offline the new luxury or is it still a luxury to be online for some people?
Digital networks are becoming denser and denser. We are online all the time everywhere and they are fewer places where we really can be alone. Where and when can we still disconnect? To be offline has become a luxury. Will we permanently use data or do we take back control over our connectivity? In this documentary we go on a journey to the edge of internet.
To be online all the time and everywhere. It sounds great, but it has its drawbacks. As digital networks are closing in, there are fewer places to be really on your own. Being offline is becoming a luxury. Where can you be offline?
We are connected to the internet even in our bedrooms. It’s the ambition of companies like Google and Facebook to connect the entire world, so that we can be online all the time and everywhere. Google has sent balloons up into the skies over Sri Lanka to provide the island state with free Wi-Fi for a month. On the ground, more and more devices communicate through the so-called Internet-of-Things. We are going to be ‘glass citizens’ in a transparent house, connected for life to a wireless intravenous drip and traced anywhere via our smartphones. What does it mean?
A small but growing group of people is saying goodbye to lifetime connectability. They are researching ways to keep control. What can we learn from them about life in the digital era? With: Paul Frissen (political scientist), Sherry Turkle (psychologist MIT), Evgeny Morozov (internet critic) and Birgitta Jonsdottir (hacker & founder Pirate Party)
Original title: Offline als luxe
Originally broadcasted by VPRO in 2016.
© VPRO Backlight May 2016
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Credits:
Director: Bregtje van der Haak
Research: Tijl van Hillekom, Wiesje Kuijpers, Marijntje Denters
Producer: Jeroen Beumer
Commissioning Editors: Marije Meerman, Doke Romeijn
English, French and Spanish subtitles: Ericsson.
French and Spanish subtitles are co-funded by European Union.

[@vprodocumentary]

Hi everyone! We are working on the Spanish subtitles, sorry for the delay!

[@vprodocumentary]

Subtitle in Spanish available, yay!

[@trevorzawaski9508]

Not really a great idea

[@trevorzawaski9508]

No offense

[@ceojr1963]

You can be invisible by putting your phone down, and walking away. I did it by accident this last may. I left home without it, took a trip and no one knew where I was. I had contact numbers, but used land lines, then moved again afterwards. Just take your devices off your person and walk away. there you go.

[@ceojr1963]

Oh I don't have a smart phone and don't save my passwords to my devices so each time I inter those places i have to log in again. and Never on a cellphone.

[@MartianTom]

'Is it also possible to live offline every day, no phone or internet, and still participate in society?' Well... we managed it okay for thousands of years... Aram is a kindred spirit. I no longer use a smart phone. I use the internet - mainly for entertainment and research - but no longer for social media. I used to get up every morning and spend my first hour checking emails, checking Facebook, checking in on forums. Now, I get up and sit quietly in the chair for an hour. I read more. I relish my time alone with my own thoughts, without constant distractions (and the attendant risks associated with continuous partial attention). I'm also a writer, and over recent years have found that the internet has encroached more and more on my creative time. It's become simply too easy to distract. So, I'm cutting it all down in order to allow my imagination some space once again.

[@ifukill7538]

Same as you, I've taken my time back. I remember a few years back that my cousin invited me over with another 2 friends. They sat there all night on phones and tablets. It was awful, I left about 2 hours in and vowed never to become a slave to technology.

[@amorxlntwa8]

@@ifukill7538 here here!

[@notforv7forus607]

The SCIENCE is PROVEN all wireless tech is harmful. LOOK for yourselves and you will see

[@2urip]

mostly the same here however i need soc media /fb for my activism which is most important to me..

[@jaylaw6970]

I resent the fact I constantly have to remind people, my devises are there for my convenience... That they can contact me using any technology they choose, but that does not mean I am instantly receiving what is sent, nor am I immediately responding! In fact, my phone is usually left at home and rarely is it with me, within the home, i make very little use of it, in fact it’s a damn inconvenience. I have a life 👌🏼

[@theeconomicsofthings9752]

Nowadays I feel like I am being forced to go online to make payments, to submit assignments, check email updates, to make purchase, etc. Internet does make your life easy but at the same time creates this new kind of stress.

[@malcolmmarzo2461]

Insist that companies that bill you send a paper bill in the regular mail. Why should the customer pay for the electronic bills, by maintaining the computer, the connection, the printer? Why don't these companies offer a discount when you save them money?

[@putheflamesoutyahoo1503]

@@malcolmmarzo2461 The guy on the million $ yacht never set foot in the co door needs all the profit he can get ...money=evil sickness. The Venus Project or laugh

[@JanCarol11]

Apps are the Mark of the Beast. I'm not a Revelationist - but "cannot buy or sell without the Mark" is rapidly applying to devices - chips - the Mark "on wrist or forehead" seems to have people lining up for it.

[@rainbowbgood]

I dont know how old you are but I have done all of that stuff without internet and internet makes it a lot less stressful. its just that doing that stuff the hard way was so annoying and stressful that after you'd be more appreciative of your free time and actually make an effort to relax (or as we called it slack off).

[@ifukill7538]

I enjoy the ease of moving money around and paying bills instead of driving, parking and queuing at the bank. Or buying something and having it delivered to the door. Less stress doing it that way. I like communicating in the comments on youtube. I don't like being in a group and everyone on their mobiles as it's antisocial.

[@Werkaholik261]

When I leave the house, I don't carry my phone. Most of my transport is via bicycle anyway. I'll NEVER get a cycling account online. Game, Set, and Match. I enjoy my privacy away from social media. It feels GREAT!! :)

[@terrybiker2625]

Ditto. E bike charged from solar.

[@theofulk5636]

yet you admit a limited freedom....

[@takensense5276]

you're fucked. Google now knows that some "Thomayam Upright " does "most of [his] transport via bicycle". You can't escape the Big Data Mining...

[@2urip]

@@takensense5276 what is this transport bicycle thing?

[@takensense5276]

@@2urip An exemplification of how Google takes what the users said and atributes them as flags (tags) for your user account. In the example i mentioned, Google, via data mining, knows that Thomayam up there does "most of [his] transport via bycicle", so even if he's not connected, his life is still not as private as he thinks and he WILL receive directed advertisement, wanting or not.

[@jainck4]

This is excellent. I am glad to see people debating about the internet and the media. It's really important. I hope that this is the beginning of/or the continuance of a movement that is not all about "now."

[@cheery-hex]

you can be in the now and be off the internet...

[@faith5940]

i COULDN'T AGREE MORE!!

[@anderslarsen4912]

If you choose to live offline (as opposed to just go on a vacation without wifi) the government here in Scandinavia will make your lige a living hell. Nobody here recieves any snail mail. Your are required by law to have not just email, but electronic mailbox maintained by the state. You will only receive mail here. Snail mail is history here. The fact that you no longer have a choice, proves that being online is way of social control, by the state, in cahoots with corporations who act as suppliers to the state. This is "surveillance capitalism" as expressed by Shoshana Zuboff. This is the wet dreams of Stasi and any other totalitarian stat.

[@masterpep7218]

Exactly. Same way not being able to be part of an economy (i.e. sustaining yourself) without a bank account, which inherently is a legal means of robbing you automatically of an X% of your income, with excuses like "admininstration/handling" cost, as if you care about anyone handling the income you worked for. Or raising your child the way you want to, healing yourself the way you want to, travelling without needing documents, etc.

[@rudymarleyaskit4573]

Wow I never knew that... scary times upon us.. especially the plan d€mic

[@sprd2thin]

I know some elderly that have no computer in the USA.

[@antigov5275]

That's totally nuts and it's a shambles as well !

[@mimig7737]

I thought Scandinavian was a better place to live.

[@turboredcart]

I will take it abit further. Radio stations have to get their license renewed by the FCC every 3 years. When it comes up for renewal there is public comments entered into the record. So back in the 90s- I was ALWAYS commenting/complaining about the decline of radio. My premise is that music to not music ratio has deteriorated so much that the public is not served. Of course my comments were pooh poohed off. 2019- I dont even bother to turn the radio on. It is more pleasant to not have to be clobbered by not music- as a result I could not tell you what the top 40 was for the past 20 years. TV also abuses - so even when my brother offered to give me an expensive TV I declined. I simply dont watch it. ..but there is more. Billboards and logos. Everywhere there is corporate logos. Saturation. I am worth more than this. Farmers brand their cattle to prove ownership.... so why would I wear a logo and be property? Why should I give them free advertising?

[@foxyflox630]

This comment is underrated. Especially that last bit, mate.

[@Jimmy4video]

True, but it sounds a lot like the experience of getting old. I used to care about things and the way I am perceived, now not so much. Regarding music on the radio, it's always been a bit shit. Thankfully now there are advertisement free alternatives for a small fee.

[@vincentblanchard2515]

Anybody can go without their phone or the internet for days. It's about deciding to do it. You are not FORCED to be on social media.

[@amir3515]

but you don't have a choice in being monitored. they still turn on your phone and collect data when it is off

[@vincentblanchard2515]

@@amir3515 Come on, you are not a victim, your phone is an inanimate object and is NOT attached to you. And yes you can also switch it off.

[@webe6170]

The point is, yes, you can turn off your own lap top. Yet we are electrical beings. How are we changing our human bodies while being bathed in these different frequencies? One is a habit, another is always around and in us. When she talks about boredom, boredom leads to discovery. If that boredom is always being given a "quick fix", when does discovery happen?

[@amir3515]

@@vincentblanchard2515 the batteries of most devices can not be removed and the phone has the ability to be remotely switched on

[@webe6170]

@@vincentblanchard2515 is not aware that these frequencies are all around us whether we turn our phones off or not.

[@victoriaoshea4865]

I love this woman for what she's doing and speaking the truth

[@deathwarmedup73]

Steve Jobs taught his children how to engage in conversation at dinner, then sent them out into his world in which they had no one to converse with, because of him. lol

[@coocookachoo2806]

The irony

[@johnnyespalahento2431]

fuck steve jobs

[@birdyelke775]

Well, that one of his strategy, his children will be able to talk and had conversation, while our children can't cause practically they can't even write a simple phrase, if not in phoney code.

[@grimgringo]

Would be find to find a more ignorant comment

[@hadenshaffer9674]

@birdy elke and who's fault would that be? Would it be the fault of the parents who are so "busy" they slap a phone infront of their infant child's face because they have no idea how to think about anyone other than themselves? Thanks GenX parents 😂

[@ifukill7538]

I don't take my phone when I go out. When I go downstairs each morning I leave my phone upstairs with the sound off.😄

[@ChrisMichael]

It is not without irony that I realise how I am watching this video, but I still appreciated it. Dank u wel, zoals gewoonlijk.

[@kln4863]

Be thankful when we forget our technology at home. We have a lot more privacy that way.

[@sanctuaryrain2010]

I feel sorry for the youth today. Live away form digital, ya I did that all the time in the 70's. We went to school, did chores, ate dinner together, did homework. On weekends out with friends, rode bikes, camping, picnics,family gatherings, read books (everyone in my family loved to read), walked to town stores, played board games, watched some t.v. at night, went to bed. Rarely on the phone, always alone or interacting with family or friends. In my opinion was much better.

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

best video on utube because it is the most helpful and eye opening. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!!

[@user-mi7xu4nt8v]

We must educate our children on Cyber safety and Cyber security

[@s100flo3]

Offline = privacy = quality living

[@marypoole6064]

and do not forget about the RFID CHIPS--

[@terrybiker2625]

In some clothing you buy, it's in the tags.

[@hadenshaffer9674]

Checks your location at every gate. 👍

[@jasminejeanine2239]

STOP SHOWING AMISH IN YOUR FILMS VPRO. I live in Indiana and I spent a solid year and nearly all my time with the Amish including dating a Amish boy and let me tell you they are NOTHING like you're claiming. They hide it from the "English", and certain other Amish. I literally was accepted by them bc I used LESS technology then they did, which to them made me not "English" but just Jasmine. EVERY Amish has a cellphone most the latest Iphone, which they say are strictly for work but of course it isn't. I used to literally hear their buggies coming from over a mile away thanks to the booming bass, of course they'd turn it off when going past other Amish homes as EVERY Amish family pretends to every other Amish family that they're faithful "Amish". They own cars, (I drove for them for ten years) and LOVE any car with a tv in it so they can watch tv on the way to work. They get around this by having drivers, and only owning vehicles, though I've caught them driving before too of course. EVERY Amish home also had some sort of game console, which surprisingly is MOST often played by the man of the house most I saw where around 60 and MOST had electricity. Saying they've disconnected when in reality bc they need ways to keep food fresh, and thus use freezers they don't actually unplug they just hide where it is, like one family, who hid plugs behind furniture, calenders, etc... I only got to see it bc I was a 16 at the time and was hanging out constantly something the adults were okay with purely bc of my willingness to jump in a help out at whatever was going on. I was so accepted that when weddings took place of my friends or funerals, I took part in the traditionally family only parts, like the three days before funeral when family shows up to help the family prepare OR in weddings it's the evening when guests leave so they can have a quiet meal. Normally Amish treat us english like the plague since they view us as a corrupting influence on their religion and souls, but as I was less corrupt then they were and NOT pushing my religion which was SDA. Thus I grew up without a TV, no internet, no non educational games, and NO cellphone until I bought one for myself. Therefore they didn't know what to do with me and frankly the ONLY way they get outside blood which they desparately need is IF a English girl marries a Amish man and goes Amish.

[@sideshow00]

*blows whistle*

[@Zebula1918]

vpro is an acronym for Protestant and Free Thinker radio, it is a Dutch visual audio group. we know very little about the history of this channel. they work with bbc and arte or channel 4. it is important to know it to choose what we watch and how we get informed

[@dhrgkbqxtjr2743]

So the Amish are deceitful hypocrites pushing an agenda not even they believe in or practice? Surprise surprise.

[@mocti8737]

Thank you so much for this App. Some of us are very sensitive to these signals & see the noise. I wished for a day when everyone could see it as well. Then they will do something about it!!!🥰😇

[@youtubemaster4282]

Can you describe what you see? I’m curious if I experience the same.

[@teksal13]

Cannot find the 'white-spot app' anywhere

[@candlin01]

I loved the mobile phone when it first came out and I still do but only because I now have a chronic disease and I rely on the internet so much. But I look at my family and feel so sorry for them, they didn’t have the freedom I had growing up, the internet as taken away imagination. My daughter is a writer and she comes here to do her work because even though I use technology I only use it for my needs I turn everything off if she needs to work. My daughter as suggested we turn the WiFi off when we are not using it or when we sleep which would be a good idea, my daughter never sleeps with her phone in the bedroom she always leaves her phone in the lounge I have to have my phone close to me. I do think we have gone too far with technology and I never thought I would be in that camp!!

[@ambergypsy9]

Loved this - thank you.

[@gurdmlb666]

One book to read: Arthur Firstenberg's 'The Invisible Rainbow' . Best book ever on the subject. Dunno if it's available still, as it is debunking the Dark Suits...

[@antigov5275]

Salute to you I spam his websites everywhere!!!! 5gspaceappeal.org cellphonetaskforce.org !!!! Save the earth everyone 💙🌍

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

best video on utube because it is the most helpful and eye opening. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!! THEY ARE NOT LIVING IN THE MOMENT THEY ARE LIVING IN THE VIRTUAL (AKA BS) WORLD! WOWZA!!!

[@livingwithclimatechange8195]

I had my phone stolen..so went without for 8 months...no problem

[@paulj0557tonehead]

Me too, 8 months...but addiction stronger after getting back online. You?

[@livingwithclimatechange8195]

@@paulj0557tonehead No, never had an addiction to a phone.

[@nino_lama]

...ONLY because you didn't have insurance lol...j/k

[@maj1395]

@@nino_lama Do they sell phone insurance now?

[@teksal13]

I use my phone primarily as a calculator.

[@csdfcddf5315]

That was very enlightening, thanks.

[@1212Artemis]

Thank you for this very important documentary.

[@romanchukanov4454]

A great documentary. Thank you.

[@vprodocumentary]

thanks Roman Chukanov!

[@SunsetRacer]

@@vprodocumentary Thank you in a reply too

[@rodelscreation]

I am now 1 month. No fb and Instagram, Twitter except for youtube where i put all my passion here by watching a lot of interesting idea i want to learn it's like a free school and i learned alot from you tube compare to my schooling age

[@wake.up.and.be.awesome]

Anyone watching this in May 2020? Now the kids and teens and college students are online all day long. Teens are so fricking creative, finding new ways to communicate where their parents can’t find them. Constantly. Kids are more vulnerable to online predators.

[@maggiee639]

One of my favorite parts of going on a cruise is being able to unplug.

[@MTLUK]

Not for long 5g will be on board soon enough 😢

[@Dogs-xq9fe]

It was already onboard those doomed princess cruise ships, the information is not hard to find...

[@roycardoso829]

Being offline is sad, like being dead. Try to stay alone when You loose a friend or a relative. There are times to be offline, like when You are sleeping, and times to be online, like when You need to comunicate with someone who is far. I try to avoid computers and smart phones when I need to pay attention to golden moments in my life. The beauty of all of this is that we need to design our time shedule to our benefit.

[@lljl5310]

Great video...The balloons, gravity, sadly it sometimes end up in the ocean destroying sea creatures. 😔😔

[@victoriaoshea4865]

19:00 ."..asset..." Yes that is how they see us we are assets that need to generate connectivity in order to produce for the corporations

[@sherrieabraham6885]

Victoria O'Shea Yes. They salivate about connecting every person, while actually they need to know where we are at all times. Globalization is the opposite of privacy and personal freedom.

[@sherrieabraham6885]

Victoria O'Shea True. Why do people not realize what is going on here

[@webe6170]

Yes, trivial communication.

[@michaelbasher]

Respect to these natural values.

[@karankaran-us9vm]

When will man realize that there is no "free" thing from another man?

[@anthonyumina8478]

Important work. Thank you.

[@jasonmullinder]

People got by when the only phone was at home and/or the office, nobody needs to be contactable 24/7, nobody needs to always connected. Most of Silicon send their kids to school that forbid the use of any of their tech. Peer pressure is the only reason being online is a necessity

[@michaelbasher]

This woman is perfect.

[@banaresali]

its actually quite disturbing to see ppl turn into almost zombie like creatures, scrolling through their phones when they are with friends and family.

[@stuartmiller4705]

Info Good; IDEAS GREAT!! THANKS!! Ja?

[@TS-00]

Notre Bene. Right to be free of white noise. ☯️

[@myflatlove]

a great documentary

[@apexmaintenance461]

Funny. I had to learn about this...on my phone

[@nickbrennan3389]

I bought my first smartphone about 3 years ago. So I could join tinder in the hope of getting a date ( which will lead to girlfriend, marriage, children)....my life has been a downward spiral ever since !!....never got a date from tinder or any internet dating sites. Don't see my friends anymore in real life. Don't see my siblings in real life...maybe once a year, they live in different countries.....I'm just not interested in looking at screens ( smartphone, laptop, television, movies )....I'm 42 years old. I used to be a normal confident social person who came from a big family and had hundreds of friends....now 99% of my time is spent alone and I feel I can't change this !!

[@leakannar-lichtenberger1006]

There is an island I go to regularly (off Australia) because they have little or no internet or mobile coverage... I hope that they keep it that way... it is why I go

[@realizationpartsmiststopur6394]

I would never want to give myself electric shocks ever! That's insane!

[@turboredcart]

VP, you did a nice job on this documentary.

[@lindiemendoza8006]

I decide when to put on my wifi....also my phone.....on MY terms and conditions.....my phone on for less than 1 hour per month...my wifi....less than 2 hours per day...I love life!!!!

[@Joaocruz30]

Hi there. I'm a newer fan of your program And being a consumer of this genre, namely this kind of Realistic Tv with cases of real content that could happen to anyone. So has I said I'm a consumer of the genre in English-language media in my opinion . Having said that congratulations for the excellent work and continue your effort to report and broadcast this subjects not only to have a larger audience but also to inform the public creating new situations to becbecomegreater public service not only adding recreation but transmit value and turning this in an constructive assertive and informative product different from your partners to be a channel separated and distanced from other and standing out in the form and content. congratulations from Portugal Oeiras Lisboa. Ps: this looks like a kind of publishing your product or a marketing service but it's not. I'm a foreign citizen that have been gladly surprised for a good product. Abraços João Cruz

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

The sad thing is I live in a world where people are now disconnected line I only watch KZbin cuz I don't want to real TV because regular TV only enhances and worships and I'd like famous people what famous athletes with you've never met I don't care to see those people... I also don't use Facebook Instagram any sites except KZbin that's the only thing I use so technically other than that I'm offline I don't even use emails... we need to get back to basics and most Simple Life..

[@maesterkeimo5723]

26:15 nice acoustics

[@skellymom]

I agree more with the guy who said it's how you use technology. And, it is neutral. It's basically a tool. We are the ones that choose to build something great to benefit us all or destroy ourselves with it. Also, proper legislation needs to be in place to protect privacy and keep crony capitalism from abusing it's power. I don't believe in the all or nothing approach. We should have safe, private, and non predatory tech available for everyone IF they choose to use it. I also think we might be apt to blame the technology when it's how we view each other ultimately as human beings and how we view the natural world is the most telling. Things can only change for the better when we really start evaluating what kind of society we want: Sky Net or Star Trek.

[@bhendrick7015]

I'm so glad that I live where there is no cell service and a wifi router that I turn off every night.

[@racheldoesacrylic4089]

Do you remember a saying that lead was harmfull in the wall paper etc and get it removed > ? i heard that they did that so 5G tec could float through easier /plus all the trees being cut down everywhere kills my heart seeing it/ oh our beautiful planet what have they done/////x

[@scoopdecoop]

Im useless with a cell phone, always forget it, ask my kids they're constantly complain that I never pick up the phone. If you're home all day it's not very easy to carry it all day esp with 2 flights of stairs

[@dhrgkbqxtjr2743]

Um, why don't you just out it in your pocket like a normal person?

[@tancan2315]

@ share on youtube as long they let ITS TIME FOR US TO TAKE OUR LIFES BACK FOR OUR CHILDRENS FUTURE

[@aav_n]

I've enjoyed this documentary so much. I'd love to live off grid however I am an artist and a creator.. I wish connectivity was more about jobs, childcare, food, nature, planting, education.... Which can be helped by the Internet.. The thing is, being overly concerned won't solve it.. Going down the same pathway.. The closing words were perfect We will learn to connect with more wisdom It just seems to me like creativity needs a better voice otherwise all conspiracies take our will away to live

[@Marswellb]

Sri Lanka mayor sounds scary! 🔊💀🔊💀🔊💀

[@fenderblues1744]

It used to be TV that killed conversation..

[@bocaguyus]

Done, our home and property hold a policy of no cellular, wireless, cable, wi-fi etc. Our property is a luxury home on a paradise of animals and gardens. This year will be our 12th year anniversary. We indeed live a peaceful life in a sanctuary free of cellular and wireless.

[@bocaguyus]

NaVera Farms continues to be one of the few, true Holistic farms, private residence, property, and business in the world.

[@headpump]

analog interpersonal communication.. what a concept..

[@goldcicvibefel9966]

Get Camera and Mic Blocker, Turn off to make calls, Get a VPN encrypted and an encrypted proxy. I buy a yearly Tunnel Bear but it can be monthly. CCleaner works well (free version - don't erase data, hibernate are apps), By far Kaspersky Internet Security is best. It's why PreZ is 🤯

[@newdimension4731]

being off line whenever i want IS MY LUXURY it's my time for ME ALONE.... AHHHHHHHEMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!

[@duantorruellas716]

33:53 hey who's cars are those , wait a minute is the president in town hahahaha .

[@judyrosey]

I turned off my wifi and 4g on my phone 3 weeks ago.....I'm doing just fine.

[@ajheermans]

If the service is free, you are the product.

[@fiatmasochist]

" ...A kind of amnesia..." >>>>perhaps a disassociation of the psychological kind. Sometimes pleasant, other times provoking anxiety

[@rodlloyd1]

I got rid of my notsoSmart phone, difficult at first week, then the relief and freedom you get, and still life carries on having to make ground line phone calls, plus you start to TALK TO PEOPLE, instead of sitting next to them and text FFS..

[@emmabrown2746]

I love the guys struggling to keep a straight face at 20:11

[@barrywhite9114]

Live In Communes with Respect & Guidelines ‘

[@billdude1313]

The first 54 years without a cell phone was no big deal, i may have only used a phonebooth 10 times. And now after 8 years of using cell phones and laptop I wont go anywhere without WIFI. Yep, im addicted

[@steveradanovich4962]

Face to face, like a friend with a friend.

[@radeon2899]

You could have interviewed professor Cal Newport on this subject

[@lindiemendoza8006]

At last!...one minister reading and understanding the ten commandments correct...I wish I can go and live there!

So now they use children's voices to sell techno-nightmares.

[@peninaowiti1630]

Ikr?!

[@yellowangel6610]

We have to learn how to live in the new reality without being sucked into the cyber space and save our human nature. It's essential to learn how to USE AI, but NOT TO BE USED by it.

[@Tom-ms5ot]

For me as a trader I use ONLINE to make money not to make fun. I make fun OFFLINE

[@duantorruellas716]

42:48 why is mark so nervous here ?

[@circusfairintheair]

Is there anyway to download the 45 Minute VPro videos for offline use? I want to show my friends off-grid.

[@firstperson3278]

I guess this is 2016 mini documentary, in 2015 onwards the underwater internet project to other several initiative things started to come up, but whats the logic when google or other internet companies connecting and on the same side being offline, very tricky.

[@jennifs6868]

corona virus is proving key in providing opportunity to confront loneliness as a concept. we live in very interesting times!

[@sherrieabraham6885]

Jennif S Good observation.

[@xXxserenityxXx]

So those digital safe havens don't include communications to the emergency services either. Wow. Brave.

[@DannyVega-DanielHall4Freedom]

The machines are taking over.

[@isabellajones8535]

How exactly can one download the App in order to find the white spots. When I try to go the web site it just shows documentaries like this one. Very nice, but i want to be able to find white spots.

[@ceciliasperry663]

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. / We are humans with beautiful life and soul. We must collectively PROTECT this or we will all be programmed into robots soon! I sent my son to a Waldorf school and these were the best days!! Unplugged. / Peace and love to everyone. / Thank you for this video.

[@MotionMcAnixx]

22:35 - 'Airborne rooters' - is that like a flying f#ck?

[@pwood5733]

This is like saying we cant stop our cars and turn off the engine in areas where there is a petrol station lol

[@Meszaroscanada]

not connected to wifi unless I connect it personally and very very sporadically. router off for the night and more often during the day. cell phone stays in the house when I go out, and working on throwing it out all together. My life was much better without it (remember the days without cell phones and internet? those were nice days).

[@Bill0102]

The transformation detailed in this piece is impactful. A book with akin material was a significant milestone in my intellectual journey. "A Life Unplugged: Reclaiming Reality in a Digital Age" by Various Authors

[@phyllislucero8716]

I spent 40 years without invasive tech garbage. People got along fine without the internet and dumb phones. It's a marketed thing. When computers and internet became part of automobiles and appliances it was evident that corporations were the ones benefitting. People say that convenience is so desirable. I think people are becoming physically and mentally lazy and alienated from one another. It's very unhealthy at the end of it.

[@TheVapaaduunari]

12:24 Where can I buy typewiter ribbons these days?

[@Chris-kc2xk]

I love my old typewriter

[@frawldog]

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[@calamityjade3075]

She says, "in America" as tho this is not true of most societies/nations.

[@gustavoarrojo6244]

Been to Roswell, had a Close Encounter of the 1st kind with a plane full of witnesses when I was in Medical School 40 years ago. No one has to convince you, either believe or reject, that's your own choice.

[@pwood5733]

All technology has a off switch so try it at home. I never had a phone or any tech switched on in my bedroom . Fail to see why i need interrupting whilst going to sleep or asleep or in the evening when im not interested in others

[@KKing55]

Connected means Dysfunctional~!

[@amalbabu445]

Feels like one of those blackmirror episodes.

[@warequalsnofuture]

Where can I get that APP?

[@TheNoblot]

On one hand is the mental side of the receiver “users” however the technological side used to communicate such as cell phone and wireless devices can become a wave ozone on the composition of the closer space to earth, it is the condemnation of transported energy that should be measure. Regarding users minds indeed can be sensible to it, habits, persuasive methods of sending a message, habit also blends the user with the machine. Unexpected an illogical aftereffect are possible. Perhaps a kind of middle age with modern tools where the phone is a tool of need not of habit. Give a little jump to imagination. Industry and advertising survive on the habit of his customers. Banks finance industry’s and advertising, and media, weapons manufacturers to Eye Phones.