<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Journey back to 1990s when internet was a deliberate, slow ritual.Dial-up modems, physical music, and 3.5-inch floppy disks defined digital experience.Transition to always-on internet and smartphones reshaped digital landscape, blurring online-offline boundaries.Current digital world offers convenience but raises concerns about privacy and well-being.Call for reclaiming agency, introducing positive friction, and demanding user-centric technology.