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3 Ways Gen Z Is Turning Analog Into Community

Analog living is emerging as a go-to way to find and build real, in-person community…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Monthly “snail mail clubs” are trending, turning physical stationary into a slower, more personal form of community
  • Shared “take one, leave one” trinket boxes are the latest way to foster spontaneous, hyper-local connections
  • From crochet to jewelry-making, gathering in casual group settings to create and craft is becoming a way to unplug together
Earlier this year, YPulse shared that some Gen Z are in their analog eras, as multiple creators on TikTok are going viral for sharing how they’re reconnecting outside of their devices. For some, that means watching shows on DVD instead of streaming. For others, it means spinning records instead of pulling up Spotify. But the shift isn’t just about revisiting vintage physical media—which we know isn’t necessarily as big a trend as some headlines would lead you to believe—it’s also about seeking out small, local, and often screen-free moments that feed their desire for more analog moments. YPulse has long...

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