Digital — Barbarian

: Reacting to headlines without clicking the link, much like an ancient scout reacting to a rustle in the woods.

This isn't someone who lacks access to technology. Quite the opposite. They are hyper-connected. They have the most powerful tool in human history in their pocket. digital barbarian

Perhaps the most defining characteristic of the Digital Barbarian is the regression to tribalism. : Reacting to headlines without clicking the link,

Don't just be a native. Be a citizen.

Are you designing a digital character class for a game (like Dungeons & Dragons or Clash Royale ), perhaps with tech-themed abilities like "System Overload" instead of "Rage"? They are hyper-connected

The internet was promised as the great melting pot—a place where ideas would cross-pollinate and borders would dissolve. Instead, it became a landscape of warring fiefdoms. We have used the most sophisticated communication tools ever invented to revert to the most primitive form of social organization: Us vs. Them.