AI Summary
This socio-cultural piece examines the "Anti-Tech" trend. People are tired of complex, noisy, notification-heavy apps. Simple, text-based games offer a "Digital Detox" moment. It compares it to the rise of sourdough baking and knitting.
AI Highlights
- Nostalgia: It feels like a newspaper puzzle from 1950.
- Accessibility: My grandma plays it. My 5-year-old plays it.
- Peace: No pop-ups. No loot boxes. Just words.
The Craving for Simplicity
Modern life is chaotic. A 5x6 grid varies comfortably. It is a controlled environment where logic prevails.
The "Cozy Web" Movement
We are retreating from the noisy public square of social media into quieter, smaller corners of the internet. Word games are the campfire of the Cozy Web.
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