The "Slow movement" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Movement http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Movement ) is an interesting example of an attempt to create a

The "Slow movement" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Movement http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Movement ) is an interesting example of an attempt to create a mass movement that addresses some of these issues, while not completely cutting off modern conveniences. (I'm linking it not because I agree, but because it's an interesting example of an attempt to collectively change people's response to modern technology. Examples like the Amish are in a similar vein, but much more extreme.)