The “#analogrevival” is a #romanticised #illusion, as the desire for #offlineaesthetics persists despite the lack of #offlineinfrastructure. The need for a personal brand, driven by economic pressures, makes #disconnecting from #socialmedia impractical for many. While the #analogaesthetic offers a semblance of #offlinelife, it remains subordinated to #digitalperformance and #validation. https://eugenehealey.substack.com/p/the-analog-revival-did-not-take-place?eicker.media #media #socialmedia