Retro Day
February 27th is National Retro Day
Flip phones, Digital - or let’s take a step even further back - Polaroid cameras, Record/CD or MP3 players, typewriters these retro tech items have all seen a resurgence in popularity. Why, in a world where the latest buzzwords are all about AI, augmented reality and quantum computing - the very opposite of retro - are people becoming obsessed with these seemingly outdated pieces of tech? Is it just that wave of nostalgia you get? Or maybe that sense of satisfaction when you snap that flip phone shut after a super annoying call? Not entirely - though that one is a plus (so empowering!).
Being bombarded with content and information 24/7 can lead to burnout - draining us emotionally and mentally. So going low-tech for a little while periodically gives us the ability to be available to those who are important to us yet able to disconnect for a time and focus on other things. This gives us the ability to reclaim some of those lost hours spent doom-scrolling - we are all guilty of that!
What do you think about the trend toward using Retro tech to unplug, recharge - mentally and emotionally, and reconnect with yourself and the world around you?
For more information on the subject I suggest checking out these articles:
What is your favorite Retro tech??
For a fun trip down memory lane check out this article: Retro Technology We Never Thought We’d Miss?