In this urgent and deeply personal talk, Adele Zeynep Walton explores the hidden costs of our digital dependence—from algorithmic harm and online grief to the erosion of empathy and civic trust. Drawing on her own experiences as a Gen Z journalist and campaigner, including the tragic loss of her sister to online harms, Walton unpacks how tech platforms have reshaped our relationships, mental health, and public discourse. She shares insights from her book Logging Off, alongside stories from grassroots movements and bereaved families, to challenge the myth of digital inevitability. With clarity, compassion, and a call to action, Walton invites us to imagine a future where connection is intentional, platforms are accountable, and digital rights are human rights.