Tired of AI, people are committing to the analog lifestyle in 2026
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Key Points:
- A growing backlash against AI-driven digital lifestyles is emerging, with people embracing “analog lifestyles” to slow down and engage in tangible daily activities, especially as AI increasingly automates thinking and creativity.
- Arts and crafts have surged in popularity, with Michael’s reporting a 136% increase in searches for “analog hobbies” and an 86% rise in guided craft kit sales in 2025, reflecting a broader cultural shift toward offline, hands-on pastimes.
- Analog lifestyle adopters, like 25-year-old Shaughnessy Barker, blend old-school habits such as using landlines and vinyl records with selective digital use, aiming to reduce dependence on AI and digital platforms while maintaining some connectivity.
- The movement is less about
