Fully Offline is a privilege

There’s a sad irony when someone jettisons from social media, they’re gone from our Online worlds but I’m so happy for them. And I mourn what we don’t get to hear from them. We don’t get to hear about how wonderful they feel, how beautiful their skin is now, and how they restored their mental health. We don’t know if they make more money or less money. We don’t get further inspiration from them to leave the Online. But being able to observe the Offline from the Online might ruin the magic and mystery hidden there. It’s a door hidden in an old wardrobe that you have to pass through to fully understand.

Anyways, should you leave us and follow those who have gone ahead, I wish you the best in the Offline. I hope to join you there soon.

– Dave Rupert

What's missing from this piece is the fact that, in 2026, the ability to have enough money to live fully offline is a privilege afforded to either those who have inherited enough wealth, made enough wealth (likely from tech), or have taken some kind of vow of poverty.