"The internet has made our worlds feel smaller. We keep up with family and friends through apps instead of phone calls or visits. We use an app to deliver our food instead of going out to eat. We shop online instead of going to the store to see and feel the things we purchase before we buy them."
"Get Off the Internet With The Cool Kids is looking to change that. The duo has been shaping culture and rap music for nearly 20 years. Now, they're ready to shed light on a new generation of cool kids doing just that."
"Chuck and Mikey then took a midday coffee break to check out Café Colmado a few blocks away where they enjoyed a game of dominoes with general manager Carla Holguin over some cortados while trying out one of the best bistec sandwiches you'll ever try and a tres golpes in a burrito."
The internet has transformed daily life by replacing in-person interactions with digital alternatives—apps for communication, food delivery, and shopping have reduced physical engagement with communities and products. Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish, influential figures in rap and culture for nearly two decades, are launching a new initiative to showcase a generation prioritizing offline experiences and community building. The pilot episode features their visit to New York's Lower East Side, where they explore LAAMS, a three-story retail and creative space, and Café Colmado, a community gathering spot. These venues foster connection through music, art, fashion, food, and coffee, demonstrating alternatives to digital-first living.
#offline-community-building #digital-detox #local-spaces-and-culture #music-and-art-venues #alternative-to-internet-culture
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