The moral case for being less online
The article discusses the moral case for being less online and the potential benefits of reducing social media use. The author explores the idea of being informed and active in debates about the future while also considering the negative effects of excessive online engagement. The concept of Luddism is introduced as a potential solution, emphasizing the importance of human connection and community over technological advancements.
- ▪The author feels that being online is stressful and unpleasant, but also acknowledges the importance of being informed and active in online debates.
- ▪The Luddite movement was originally a 19th-century movement against automated machinery that hurt workers' rights, not a rejection of all technology.
- ▪The neo-Luddites are a modern group that shares a similar distrust of big tech and its impact on society.
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| Original publisher | Vox |
| Canonical URL | https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/494129/quit-social-media-political-influence-offline-luddite |
| Publication time | 2026-07-05T07:15:00-04:00 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-07-05T11:58:50.277Z |
| Last seen | 2026-07-05T11:58:50.277Z |
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Future PerfectThe moral case for being less onlineLogging off social media doesn’t mean checking out of the world.by Shayla LoveJul 5, 2026, 11:15 AM UTCShareGift One of the best ways for you to be invested in the future is to make sure that at least part of yours takes place offline. Pete Gamlen for VoxShayla Love is a science journalist based in Brooklyn who writes about science, health, and the mind.Hi readers! Shayla Love here, science journalist and longtime fan of Your Mileage May Vary. I’m honored to be subbing for Sigal while she’s out on parental leave. I’m diving into your questions as a way to help understand human nature and our choices through multiple lenses: philosophical, psychological, and beyond.
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