Generation Z is increasingly abandoning smartphones in favor of basic flip phones as young people embrace “dopamine diets” to combat digital addiction and constant connectivity. Here’s what you need to know about this growing technological countertrend:

Basic technology making unexpected comeback:

Mental health framework driving behavioral change:

Movement reflects broader Gen Z priorities:

Practical changes accompanying technology shift:

Companies adapting to changing preferences:

Professional environments grappling with shift:

Trend reflects broader societal reassessment:

Several key developments are anticipated:

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• Generation Z bringing back the flip phone as young people go on ’dopamine diet’

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