Futurists predict the 2026 trend: an information retreat

      In an era when life is increasingly spilling into digital space, predictions about an impending "digital diet" are being heard more and more often.

      According to Lenta.ru, citing futurologist Anton Popov, the main trend of 2026 may become the information retreat — a conscious and voluntary giving up of smartphones and the internet for a certain period. According to the expert, modern society has reached a critical point of information oversaturation. On average, a person spends up to six hours a day on their smartphone, constantly bombarded with news, notifications, and content. This leads to digital fatigue, increased anxiety, and decreased concentration.

      What is an information retreat and why is it gaining popularity?

      A natural reaction to digital overload is the desire for a "detox." An information retreat is not just staying off social networks for a day, but a full temporary abstention from all digital communication channels. The goal is to give the nervous system a break, restore deep concentration, and regain a sense of connection with the real world and oneself.

      What will the new format of rest look like?

      In the near future, a boom in corresponding offers is expected in the tourism and countryside recreation market. The following will begin to gain popularity:

      - Hotels and recreation bases in "dead zones": specially selected locations without cellular coverage and Wi‑Fi.

      - Themed retreats: organized group or individual programs with psychologists and coaches, including mindfulness practices, reading paper books, walks in nature, and creative workshops.

      - "Smart" safes for gadgets: places where guests can voluntarily deposit their devices for safekeeping during their stay.

      Is this a trend for the few or a necessity for everyone?

      Experts note that the trend toward digital disconnection will grow as people begin to more clearly recognize the value of their attention and mental health. This is no longer the preserve of a few seeking escapism, but a forming societal demand for balance. In the future, the ability to periodically "switch off" may become as important a hygiene practice as exercise and healthy eating.

      What do Zainsk residents think?

      So far this trend is only gaining momentum in large cities, but in our area there is everything needed for a real digital detox — the quiet banks of the Zaya, beautiful forests, cozy country houses. Perhaps local entrepreneurs will soon consider creating such niche leisure offers.

      And what do you think — could you spend a week-long vacation without a phone and the internet? What would be the hardest part for you? Share your opinion in the comments!

      Article prepared on the basis of open sources.

      Alexander Isakov

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