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The Year We Stopped Pretending to Be Online

In 2026, performative offline became the new performative online. How micro-communities and authentic connection are replacing the algorithm-driven feed.

Casey Cooper·January 10, 2026

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The Cultural Exhaustion of Always Being Online

After a decade of documenting everything, people are finally putting down their phones. Welcome to the social exit, 2026's quiet rebellion against constant connectivity.

Casey Cooper·January 9, 2026

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