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Did the same things (my iPhone is the dumbest one can imagine, no social, no apps, no games, there is not even email configured on it). Including reading print newspapers and printed books... not just for the peace of mind but also for privacy and ownership reasons.
Also got rid of all subscription streaming and services and never looked back. If I can't buy/rent a DVD I won't watch whatever it is I'm interested in, simple as that. The same with music.
Because it's much more pleasant, so much quieter and simpler (no update, no Notifications, no menus, no nothing) and relaxing I also went back to writing longhand (I don't need to be constantly fast, but I need to enjoy writing) , using fountain pens/pencils and paper.
My agenda is a paper one too which can sometimes be an excuse way to trigger unexpected conversations with people that are surprised to see you using such a strange tool ;)
I'm a 50+ years old dude.
I feel like you are a couple of steps ahead of me and I love hearing that you have never looked back! All the things you have mentioned are things I either have done or is considering. Especially the ownership vs streaming thing!
I'm a bit older too. I started older than you are ;)
There is a lot of things I decided to move away from digital/online, including actually meeting people. The only social I still use is here.
I get that, but I will say that I think it's sad that you are missing out on art you are interested in just because of capitalism. Using a VPN and sailing the high seas isn't very complicated and they are not losing out on any money since you wouldn't have bought it in the first place, so morally I think it's fine. Actually you consuming the art, liking it, and suggesting it to other people who might buy it could be considered leaving the artist with more money than had you never consumed the piece of art.
We do miss a few things but not that much as my spouse and I are much more into works that will challenge us, not make us feel right/validated or whatever along those lines that seem to be so trendy.
Plus, there are so many great things to watch on DVD and books to read, more than enough to occupy every second of whatever time we have left on this planet would we ever want to do just that ;)
A bit like there are many paintings I will never have the opportunity to see IRL, that's fine. I can appreciate so many already.
That's a fair enough take as well :)