The Summer of Ludd festival in New York City's Tompkins Square Park is encouraging people to put down their phones and engage with their community.
The festival features a series of talks and activities, including a play about the Luddite movement, a group of artisans who resisted the adoption of machines during the Industrial Revolution.
Attendees can participate in workshops on how to flirt and date offline, mending, and fighting against data centers, all with the goal of promoting a more offline lifestyle.
The festival aims to harness Gen Z's frustration with Big Tech and promote a sense of community and connection among its attendees.
