The Rise of IRL

The move towards 100% screen attention is having a backlash. People are turning off devices for IRL. No more Netflix for me. I mention the following in my latest events newsletter for the Austin area:

“In Real Life (IRL) events are having a moment — and it’s not just nostalgia. As screens dominate more of our attention, people are craving genuine face-to-face connection more than ever. From neighborhood meetups to multi-day conferences, IRL gatherings are reshaping how communities form, how professionals network, and how ideas spread. The shift is changing everyday life in ways that online spaces simply can’t replicate.”

Source: https://austin.eventcarpooling.com/digest/70