Analogue Living: How Social Media Broke Us (And What We're Doing About It) | Part 1

In this episode (Part 1 of 2), we unpack what analogue living actually means, why 2026 feels like the year everyone is craving something slower, and how social media's evolution is a huge part of the story. It started as a way to connect with friends, became a space to consume creators, and is now increasingly shaped by AI. Somewhere in that shift, a lot of us lost the thread.We're paying more for subscriptions, being autoscrolled past things before we've decided if we want to engage, and feeling lonelier than ever despite being more "connected."This isn't an anti-tech manifesto. But there's something worth naming here and it is a collective exhaustion that's pushing people toward physical books, journalling, film cameras, and yes, flip phones.Part 2 will be all about building your own Dopamine Menu. But first, let's talk about how we got here.💬 When was the last time the internet actually made you feel calmer? Drop it in the comments.🍵 Grab a drink, get cosy, and come sit with us.Support the showFOLLOW US HEREInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchamorningclubTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matchamorningclubYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matchamorningclub