""Who found out about this on Instagram?" organizer Nick Plante shouts early into the night. No one raises their hand. That's because you have to be offline − but in the know − to find out about these somewhat underground parties.""
"These partygoers are part of a growing movement of young people who are fed up with the grip technology has on them. There are the 20-somethings using flip phones, and influencers who only go online to post about embracing analog bags and dumbphones."
"For Plante, 25, and co-organizer Kyle Barnes, 27, parties are a natural extension of that idea. 'We can't just give someone a se'..."
A phone-free party in Brooklyn showcases a movement among Gen Z to disconnect from technology. Attendees leave their smartphones behind, opting for old-school communication tools. The event emphasizes social interaction without digital distractions, with participants learning about it through word of mouth and newsletters. This trend reflects a broader desire among young people to reclaim their social lives from the grip of technology, as seen in initiatives like 'Delete Day' aimed at reducing smartphone dependency.
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