Character Quote by Miranda July
“If you want to have a character who falls into crisis, all you have to do is turn the Internet off, and then we all understand how that feels, when you suddenly just have time and yourself.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Future of Storytelling, 2015
When disconnected from constant digital noise, a person confronts their own thoughts, revealing a crisis of identity and loneliness.
In simple terms: Being offline forces self‑reflection.
Embrace solitude to understand yourself.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- remote work
- mental health
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with silence?
- What does your mind reveal when offline?
Too much isolation can worsen anxiety.