Desperate Detox
As technology, media clutter, and an overload of gadgets make life increasingly stressful, people are seeking moments of reflection and pause.
This trend was curated in the 2014 and 2017 editions of the Non-Obvious Trend Report.
Trend Longevity Rating
an exceptional prediction that grew more true over time
How this trend held up
Tech saturation continues to drive people to find a respite. Apps help people to disconnect, places in the real world offer tech-free zones, and people seek more peace and quiet.
Every past trend prediction is re-reviewed and graded with a Trend Longevity Rating, measuring how much each originally curated trend still matters years later.
Where It Led
This trend evolved into a megatrend.
In 2020, Desperate Detox was identified as one of the past trends that evolved into the megatrend Revivalism: Overwhelmed by technology and a sense that life is now too complex and shallow, people seek out simpler experiences that offer a sense of nostalgia and remind them of a more trustworthy time.
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