The article reflects on a viral video of MGMT performing before they became famous, which evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time before social media. It discusses a survey indicating that nearly half of young people would prefer a world without the internet, suggesting a yearning for authenticity in social interactions. The piece critiques how social media accelerates trend cycles, leading to uniformity in behaviors and aesthetics, and contemplates how friendships have become commodified in the digital age.
A recent survey suggests I'm not alone that almost half of young people would prefer a world without the internet. This reflects a belief that older generations experienced more authentic connections.
Social media has sped up trend cycles, resulting in an eerie uniformity across styles and personalities, where even quirkiness can be attributed to trends.
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