My point is simply that the internet is an uncontrolled, ridiculous and toxic place where we believe, in the deepest core of our hearts, that it matters. But it just doesn't.

I remember years ago I went hiking in the himalayas for a month. Had zero internet connection for that entire month - except for a brief stint where I found a random dial up old computer in a village at the halfway point. I sat down, told my mum I was still alive, and then... couldn't find a single reason to stay online. I logged off and headed out in under 5 minutes.

I was miserable returning to a situation where I had to wean myself back online, for sure.