Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 25, 2026

Our lives and identities have moved online – and it’s driving us insane | Brigid Delaney

The ultimate flex is to walk back to real life Think of your online life as a garden.

Our lives and identities have moved online – and it’s driving us insane | Brigid Delaney

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The ultimate flex is to walk back to real life Think of your online life as a garden.

It is fun – something just for you and your friends to enjoy.

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