Rest captures a baby peacefully sleeping in front of three retro televisions—one off, one flickering, and one streaming Apple TV. We have such a short attention span and absorb an overwhelming amount of information every day. Our brains process around 74 GB of data daily—the equivalent of binge-watching 16 full-length films. With so many thoughts and memories flooding our minds, it’s nearly impossible to fully take in everything we experience. Gen Z (my generation) was the last generation to grow up, even partially, without constant exposure to social media and smartphones. Now, younger generations rely on devices from the moment they’re born—phones to calm babies, news to shape their worldview, influencers to dictate beauty and fashion standards.

The recent blackout in Madrid raises a larger question: how much of our world is powered—literally and figuratively—by electricity? Every part of our daily lives depends on it. What would happen if everything went silent and dark? If we were thrown back hundreds or thousands of years, stripped of the technology we take for granted? Could we still function—still find meaning—in a world without instant access, glowing screens, or the flip of a switch?

What happens if that switch never turns back on?