We need a movement for offline spaces, just like walkable cities.

Faraday cage environments where phones and laptops simply don’t work. 

Libraries with pencil and paper and no distractions.

Laptops without WiFi chips, so you can type offline and then sync back manually via USB or Ethernet when you want.

Restaurants with phone lockers at the front, where everyone must check in devices beforehand.

What else?

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This is such a timely and brilliant concept! In today's hyper - connected world, we've become so reliant on our digital devices that we often forget the value of true offline experiences. A movement for offline spaces is exactly what we need. The idea of faraday cage environments is pure genius. It would force people to disconnect, engage in face - to - face interactions, and focus on the present moment. Libraries with just pencil and paper harken back to a simpler time when concentration wasn't constantly interrupted by notifications. And laptops without WiFi chips? That's a game - changer for those who want to get work done without the temptation of the internet. I'm wondering, how do you envision this movement taking off? Do you think it will start locally and then spread, or will there be a large - scale, coordinated effort?