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Never Logged Out: How the Internet Created India's Gen Z
One day we logged on to the internet, and then we never logged out.
On 15 August 1995, India officially logged on to the internet. If you're a young Indian today, you come from a generation that used to dream of the endless possibilities that came with having the world at our fingertips, and now must cope with its realities. India's Gen Z is inextricably tied to the internet – connected in more ways
than one. To understand one, you must understand the other.
From the quiet potential of the early internet to Bollywood's clumsy depictions of youth culture, from tote bags and trending aesthetics to anonymous hate and viral fame, from Ask.fm to AI, Never Logged Out by 'extremely online' Gen Z writer Ria Chopra tries to make sense of her generation and how they love, shop,
and live on the internet.
In eight essays, each posing questions about selfhood, love, memory, privacy, anonymity, knowledge, fame, and ambition, Never Logged Out interrogates how the internet makes and breaks this generation. Fresh, funny, and startlingly insightful, Ria weaves together personal anecdotes, cultural commentary, and a sharp understanding of her generation and the world today into a first-of-its-kind book about the experience of growing up on, with, and because of the Indian internet.
On 15 August 1995, India officially logged on to the internet. If you're a young Indian today, you come from a generation that used to dream of the endless possibilities that came with having the world at our fingertips, and now must cope with its realities. India's Gen Z is inextricably tied to the internet – connected in more ways
than one. To understand one, you must understand the other.
From the quiet potential of the early internet to Bollywood's clumsy depictions of youth culture, from tote bags and trending aesthetics to anonymous hate and viral fame, from Ask.fm to AI, Never Logged Out by 'extremely online' Gen Z writer Ria Chopra tries to make sense of her generation and how they love, shop,
and live on the internet.
In eight essays, each posing questions about selfhood, love, memory, privacy, anonymity, knowledge, fame, and ambition, Never Logged Out interrogates how the internet makes and breaks this generation. Fresh, funny, and startlingly insightful, Ria weaves together personal anecdotes, cultural commentary, and a sharp understanding of her generation and the world today into a first-of-its-kind book about the experience of growing up on, with, and because of the Indian internet.
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Published December 2, 2025
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December 18, 2025
I’ve been wanting to read this ever since i heard ria was publishing a book, as someone who is chronically online the book had a lot of aspects i could relate to (or have lived through) it also allowed me to think more consciously about what the internet as a tool has meant and will mean to me
Alsooo right balance of anecdotal and informational content, might re-read!
Alsooo right balance of anecdotal and informational content, might re-read!
December 26, 2025
Really loved this!! Read non-fiction after quite a while.. it is worth it.
What I liked about this book was that it was well researched, but the how to connect those outcomes of research was well thought, it wasn't just blindly aligning to them, but was thought through by the author. I follow her on instagram, and usually like her writings and reels on that, but this book gave me even more insight into how she thinks.
The best part about it was how she nudges us to think about the questions that matter!
What I liked about this book was that it was well researched, but the how to connect those outcomes of research was well thought, it wasn't just blindly aligning to them, but was thought through by the author. I follow her on instagram, and usually like her writings and reels on that, but this book gave me even more insight into how she thinks.
The best part about it was how she nudges us to think about the questions that matter!
December 22, 2025
when this becomes an international bestseller and classic, i’ll know i called it in the first month of its release. I don’t have any other way to put this but for years i have wanted to read this very book but it simply did not exist. And now it does. @riachops is going places and i’ve known it since her twitter threads days. Thank you for writing this and sharing it with the world :)
January 10, 2026
In this really intriguing set of 8 essays, Ria Chopra tries to portray various ways India's Gen-Z grew up with the internet, as they continue to grapple with the extent to which their lives are curated and affected by social media. Taking examples from personal life, she delves into the availability of internet, a no-brainer deduction explaining the correlation between class, society, and country's development deciding who had the ability to get on the internet, and in what format.
As someone who is chronically online, I was able to understand 98% of her pop culture references, elaborately juxtaposed against theories of other famous psychologists and anthropology professionals. It was not an answer to whether the internet is good or bad for you, but rather the ability to dissect different eras of the internet that defined how and where we used social media, being the very basis of curation, portrayal of self, and ideals we developed as a generation.
She argues that no generation is dumber than the previous one, but rather, the availability of so much information forces us to pick and choose what we want to draw from, thereby giving us a niche ability of drawing patterns, and connecting the dots from a myriad of sources, something the older generations did not have the capability to do. She effortlessly manages to bring in socio-economic standards that continue to separate a "smart" person from an uneducated one, purely on the basis of the colonial language. But she is also quick to note the omnipresent nature of the internet, that quickly seeped it's way into tier II and III cities, enough to give everyone across India an equal access to information of all kinds.
I think this is a great book to pick up if you want to understand how the internet manages to shape you, see where your personality begins, and if it is actually your true self or not to begin with. She talks at length about the depiction of the internet "on the internet", and how the "medium is the message", and if we want to fully understand what the pros and cons of it are, we can't help but continue using it to the best of our agencies, in order to find out what becomes of it in the coming decades.
Absolutely refreshing, gave me a new perspective of critical thinking abilities, would definitely recommend!
As someone who is chronically online, I was able to understand 98% of her pop culture references, elaborately juxtaposed against theories of other famous psychologists and anthropology professionals. It was not an answer to whether the internet is good or bad for you, but rather the ability to dissect different eras of the internet that defined how and where we used social media, being the very basis of curation, portrayal of self, and ideals we developed as a generation.
She argues that no generation is dumber than the previous one, but rather, the availability of so much information forces us to pick and choose what we want to draw from, thereby giving us a niche ability of drawing patterns, and connecting the dots from a myriad of sources, something the older generations did not have the capability to do. She effortlessly manages to bring in socio-economic standards that continue to separate a "smart" person from an uneducated one, purely on the basis of the colonial language. But she is also quick to note the omnipresent nature of the internet, that quickly seeped it's way into tier II and III cities, enough to give everyone across India an equal access to information of all kinds.
I think this is a great book to pick up if you want to understand how the internet manages to shape you, see where your personality begins, and if it is actually your true self or not to begin with. She talks at length about the depiction of the internet "on the internet", and how the "medium is the message", and if we want to fully understand what the pros and cons of it are, we can't help but continue using it to the best of our agencies, in order to find out what becomes of it in the coming decades.
Absolutely refreshing, gave me a new perspective of critical thinking abilities, would definitely recommend!
February 5, 2026
Where do I start with this review ?
I loved this book.
Everything about it- how it’s written, what it stands for and what it’s asking of us. Ria has done a brilliant job in putting together a narrative that can be very daunting and messy to make sense of but, like I always believe, AI can never replace the critical thinking that some humans garner.
The gist of the book is very much about the digital trends that has come with the internet and furthermore shaped our lives. Some realisations can also be put into play in the context of our behavioural patterns as well and that’s exactly why it piqued my interest.
I took my sweet time to finish this book because of the amount of notes I wanted to make and the amount of similarities I found in my own journals that I wanted to compare and contrast. It’s truly been a fascinating journey to complete this reading and I’m so grateful for Ria Chopra for having created this work of art.
A shoutout to the glossary at the end that makes this book accessible to the masses outside of those who just get it.
I loved this book.
Everything about it- how it’s written, what it stands for and what it’s asking of us. Ria has done a brilliant job in putting together a narrative that can be very daunting and messy to make sense of but, like I always believe, AI can never replace the critical thinking that some humans garner.
The gist of the book is very much about the digital trends that has come with the internet and furthermore shaped our lives. Some realisations can also be put into play in the context of our behavioural patterns as well and that’s exactly why it piqued my interest.
I took my sweet time to finish this book because of the amount of notes I wanted to make and the amount of similarities I found in my own journals that I wanted to compare and contrast. It’s truly been a fascinating journey to complete this reading and I’m so grateful for Ria Chopra for having created this work of art.
A shoutout to the glossary at the end that makes this book accessible to the masses outside of those who just get it.
December 28, 2025
ngl, i went into this book with high expectations and i’m so happy to say it hit every single mark. it’s rare for a non-fiction to stick with me this quickly — i was only three chapters in and i was already referencing one of the concepts mid-conversation with a friend.
the book strikes such a perfect balance: it makes you feel seen with relatable stuff, but it also forces you to think deeper ideas. i enjoyed learning about things i previously knew nothing about (still reeling from the askfm stuff).
also, i like how ria has backed everything up with theories, quotes, and references to other books that hit exactly where they need to. I LOVE IT.
the book strikes such a perfect balance: it makes you feel seen with relatable stuff, but it also forces you to think deeper ideas. i enjoyed learning about things i previously knew nothing about (still reeling from the askfm stuff).
also, i like how ria has backed everything up with theories, quotes, and references to other books that hit exactly where they need to. I LOVE IT.
December 16, 2025
As a girl who logged on to the internet at 12 years old and has had the privilege of growing up on the internet, the lore behind certain niche things hits so close to home. I have seen the rise of some mega youtubers and have been there for their irrelevance era, have watched trends come and go, certainly bought something just for the sake of it and have fallen down the rabbit hole of quora, reddit or tumblr oh so often. The thesis of each essay was easy to follow and the thread tying it all together was so beautiful, the aspect of having grown on the internet sometimes makes me feel crass but at the same time it does feel like a huge part of my life, so reading this and understanding from a analytical and philosophical lens made me feel a tiny bit better that I AM THE INDIAN GENZ SHAPED BY THE INDIAN INTERNET.
February 11, 2026
As someone who usually resists reading non-fiction, this book exceeded my expectations. It strikes the perfect balance between research/information, anecdotes and trivia.
Ria captures the digital ecosystem with remarkable nuance - the forces that shape it, and the ways it shapes us in return. In just 200 pages, I felt a mix of wonder, nostalgia and clarity - almost like experiencing the internet itself in all its complexity.
I’ll be thinking for a long time about how much of my thinking is truly my own and how much is influenced by the socio-economic, political and online worlds I exist within - though at this point, I’m starting to wonder if any thought is untouched by these forces.
Looking forward to more such thought provoking books from Ria.
Ria captures the digital ecosystem with remarkable nuance - the forces that shape it, and the ways it shapes us in return. In just 200 pages, I felt a mix of wonder, nostalgia and clarity - almost like experiencing the internet itself in all its complexity.
I’ll be thinking for a long time about how much of my thinking is truly my own and how much is influenced by the socio-economic, political and online worlds I exist within - though at this point, I’m starting to wonder if any thought is untouched by these forces.
Looking forward to more such thought provoking books from Ria.
December 10, 2025
While I am not Gen Z, half my life has been on the internet, and this book made me realise how much that experience has shaped who I am today and how it will continue to influence who I become. It also reminded me to be cautious about how the online world tries to slot us into predetermined lists and checkboxes. On the internet, you are always a target audience for someone, and your value to them depends on how neatly you fit into the categories they have created.
When you never truly log out, your life becomes a performance for others, and every past moment stays preserved for anyone to revisit.
It makes you wonder how often the labels the internet places on people begin to feel true simply because they are repeated, and how easily those simplified versions start to replace who they really are.
When you never truly log out, your life becomes a performance for others, and every past moment stays preserved for anyone to revisit.
It makes you wonder how often the labels the internet places on people begin to feel true simply because they are repeated, and how easily those simplified versions start to replace who they really are.
December 25, 2025
4.5
I usually don't read non fiction but Ria Chopra talks about too many interesting things for me to not read it
I usually don't read non fiction but Ria Chopra talks about too many interesting things for me to not read it
December 15, 2025
so cool. never have I ever read something that romanticized a topic so awesomely and also educated me a lot about it. the vocab and the quirky sentences. fab. so fun. so beaut. so unputdownable. oof.
December 26, 2025
read it as someone who wanted to learn, explore and witness the world through Ria's eyes. absolutely enjoyed every bit of it and the new rabbit holes i delved into while reading
January 13, 2026
3.75 stars
overall quite enjoyable, though a bit boring at some points.
it's complicated, what's in my bag, and post knowledge were standouts, with the second one being phenomenal and my favourite.
overall quite enjoyable, though a bit boring at some points.
it's complicated, what's in my bag, and post knowledge were standouts, with the second one being phenomenal and my favourite.
January 19, 2026
Well-researched and comprehensive analysis of the Indian digital ecosystem.
January 16, 2026
Well-researched.
January 11, 2026
Much needed representation for both our generation and India. Also has one of the most heartfelt acknowledgements sections in a book.
February 3, 2026
4.5 Stars!
December 23, 2025
Never Logged Out is a title I immediately loved. The more you sit with it, the truer it feels. It brought to mind that iconic line from Hotel California—“You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave.” Though originally about drugs, it feels uncannily apt for the internet. In a world where even my toaster needs an internet connection, being online is no longer a luxury or a choice; it has become a necessity we’re all forced to live with.
The book is fast-paced—almost deceptively so. I often had to consciously slow myself down because I found myself reading too quickly, carried along by the rhythm of the writing. I especially loved the way the author weaves in quotes from others between pages; they add texture and pause, allowing the ideas to breathe.
The range of topics the author takes on is impressive, and many of them linger long after you’ve finished reading. The point about our growing over-reliance on ratings, in particular, is one I know I’ll be thinking about for a while. Each chapter feels like a sharp, interesting short essay, making the book highly readable and engaging.
That said, the chapter My Bag felt a bit scattered. It begins strongly with ideas around identity and consumption, then shifts to planned obsolescence, and finally to sweatshops. Just when it feels like the author is about to reinforce a central argument, the focus changes. Each of these themes is important, but together they dilute the impact. A tighter focus around one central idea would have made the chapter far more powerful.
Overall, Never Logged Out is a compelling, thought-provoking read that captures the uneasy reality of our permanently connected lives, one that we may occasionally want to escape, but can never truly log out of.
The book is fast-paced—almost deceptively so. I often had to consciously slow myself down because I found myself reading too quickly, carried along by the rhythm of the writing. I especially loved the way the author weaves in quotes from others between pages; they add texture and pause, allowing the ideas to breathe.
The range of topics the author takes on is impressive, and many of them linger long after you’ve finished reading. The point about our growing over-reliance on ratings, in particular, is one I know I’ll be thinking about for a while. Each chapter feels like a sharp, interesting short essay, making the book highly readable and engaging.
That said, the chapter My Bag felt a bit scattered. It begins strongly with ideas around identity and consumption, then shifts to planned obsolescence, and finally to sweatshops. Just when it feels like the author is about to reinforce a central argument, the focus changes. Each of these themes is important, but together they dilute the impact. A tighter focus around one central idea would have made the chapter far more powerful.
Overall, Never Logged Out is a compelling, thought-provoking read that captures the uneasy reality of our permanently connected lives, one that we may occasionally want to escape, but can never truly log out of.
December 11, 2025
I began following Ria on Instagram earlier this year after coming across some of her reels, e.g. the origin of the word 'Paparazzi', the joys of having a diverse friend group, etc. I liked the way she expressed her thoughts and was really excited to see how it translates into writing in this book. I got exactly what I hoped for, and I'm really happy I got to read this!
Never Logged Out has a lot of strengths - I love the range of topics, from relationships on social media to knowledge/the idea of knowing with the internet to the portrayal of internet/social media use in recent Hindi cinema. I especially enjoyed the moments when Ria put in her own anecdotes about various aspects of growing up with the internet. As a young millenial or a very old Gen-Z (based on which definition you take), it was also really relatable. The more information-based passages in the book were nicely integrated and didn't feel too dense. I also especially loved that this book didn't just give me information but actually left me raising questions about my own use of the internet and its impact on how I think - something that I had never really thought about too deeply before.
If I had to suggest any improvements, I would probably just say that I would have liked some discussions to be even more developed, and have read more of Ria's opinions, criticisms, and predictions on the various aspects of Gen-Z behaviour with the internet. But hopefully there will be more books to come in the future!
Never Logged Out has a lot of strengths - I love the range of topics, from relationships on social media to knowledge/the idea of knowing with the internet to the portrayal of internet/social media use in recent Hindi cinema. I especially enjoyed the moments when Ria put in her own anecdotes about various aspects of growing up with the internet. As a young millenial or a very old Gen-Z (based on which definition you take), it was also really relatable. The more information-based passages in the book were nicely integrated and didn't feel too dense. I also especially loved that this book didn't just give me information but actually left me raising questions about my own use of the internet and its impact on how I think - something that I had never really thought about too deeply before.
If I had to suggest any improvements, I would probably just say that I would have liked some discussions to be even more developed, and have read more of Ria's opinions, criticisms, and predictions on the various aspects of Gen-Z behaviour with the internet. But hopefully there will be more books to come in the future!
December 26, 2025
4.5 well deserved, thought provoking, meandering, sometimes messy, and romanticised stars.
I had never read about a book on the internet before, but I am glad I picked this one, just for the Indian context and perspective on the force that has largely shaped (and is shaped by) our lives. The author’s infectious curiosity and passion for ‘the Internet’ comes through loud and strong, proving to be a guide I could trust and resonate with.
I sympathised with her, related hard to certain sections, experienced nostalgia, experienced a sense of wonder and doom at the same time, and was provoked to think way beyond I normally would about a topic that we all take for granted. The internet is deeply entrenched in our lives, and many of the questions posed in this book are actual dilemmas of our time. The language, I must add, is breezy without being ostentatious or resorting to too much jargon, making the experience rather delightful.
This book is more about being human than about the internet, and compels you to think outside of your ‘business as usual’ mindset about constructs like privacy, permission, authenticity, and consumerism. I wish I had more specific points but I rushed through all the essays to keep reading more, and they are all a singular mishmash of ideas in my head than specific lines and quotes now.
I saw this, I understood this. I was there.
I had never read about a book on the internet before, but I am glad I picked this one, just for the Indian context and perspective on the force that has largely shaped (and is shaped by) our lives. The author’s infectious curiosity and passion for ‘the Internet’ comes through loud and strong, proving to be a guide I could trust and resonate with.
I sympathised with her, related hard to certain sections, experienced nostalgia, experienced a sense of wonder and doom at the same time, and was provoked to think way beyond I normally would about a topic that we all take for granted. The internet is deeply entrenched in our lives, and many of the questions posed in this book are actual dilemmas of our time. The language, I must add, is breezy without being ostentatious or resorting to too much jargon, making the experience rather delightful.
This book is more about being human than about the internet, and compels you to think outside of your ‘business as usual’ mindset about constructs like privacy, permission, authenticity, and consumerism. I wish I had more specific points but I rushed through all the essays to keep reading more, and they are all a singular mishmash of ideas in my head than specific lines and quotes now.
I saw this, I understood this. I was there.
December 29, 2025
The last sentence of the acknowledgement in this book is “I hope it makes you think” and it did. Reading this book made me aware of so many things. From how much the internet is impacting day to day life and the media to how the cotton tote came into being.
Okay so honestly speaking, Ria Chopra did not write anything groundbreaking in this book, I was already loosely aware everything that was mentioned here. However, it was way that she wrote, the way in which she conveyed her message. The book is full of references from a range of people, from plato to contemporary substack writers. The book has so many anecdotes and such interesting stories like that of prometheus to kabhie khushi kabhie gham. It was honestly an amazing experience reading this book. It felt like I was reading something personal. Knowing Ria Chopra, following her, and even meeting her once(!!) has made me aware of how she speaks and somewhat how she thinks also. Hence, the whole tike I was reading the book I could hear her voice in my head. It felt like she was speaking the sentences of the book.
Anyways, if you are someone who likes being aware of the current situations and are digitally very active, this is an amazing book.
Okay so honestly speaking, Ria Chopra did not write anything groundbreaking in this book, I was already loosely aware everything that was mentioned here. However, it was way that she wrote, the way in which she conveyed her message. The book is full of references from a range of people, from plato to contemporary substack writers. The book has so many anecdotes and such interesting stories like that of prometheus to kabhie khushi kabhie gham. It was honestly an amazing experience reading this book. It felt like I was reading something personal. Knowing Ria Chopra, following her, and even meeting her once(!!) has made me aware of how she speaks and somewhat how she thinks also. Hence, the whole tike I was reading the book I could hear her voice in my head. It felt like she was speaking the sentences of the book.
Anyways, if you are someone who likes being aware of the current situations and are digitally very active, this is an amazing book.
December 28, 2025
I was blown away by this book, and I just couldn’t stop reading! I’ve rarely seen the internet explained this honestly, without drama or forced nostalgia. Ria captures something so rare: how Gen Z shaped the internet and how the internet shaped Gen Z. As someone her age who went to a school in Delhi, many moments felt uncannily real, especially the ask.fm era :) She covered such a wide range of themes, from psychology and human behaviour to how we interact across socio economic contexts, privilege, caste and class, internet culture, tote bags, and the rise and fall of the creator economy, and I think I just listed 10% here. The personal anecdotes really helped me connect with her, and many go hand in hand with research, so the book feels like a great combination of lived in experiences & academic insights. Somehow, I feel like I read so much about so many things, and she brings it all together at the cusp of human evolution in the digital age. I really wanted to read something on the post 2000 internet era without it being preachy, and she did exactly that. Loved it, would definitely recommend!
December 29, 2025
Okay I don't usually write book reviews on Goodreads. I have been following Ria Chopra passively for almost 2 years and when I heard her book was coming out, of course I wanted to get my hands on it. I didn't really have many expectations going in and the first time I started reading it, I got bored in the first chapter. Today, after 20 days of starting the book (I had exams in between), I tried again and honestly i got hooked and read from chapter 3 till the end, gulping every piece of content and reference given in the book and I thoroughly enjoyed reading the rest of it, learning so much about the internet (despite being a gen-z myself). truly, there are so many corners to the internet and infinite worlds that we are all part of online, with no one being in the same bubble. I think Ria has done a pretty good job of portraying the online world of young Indians and it is a good read, a very thought-provoking one, I've got to say. Take your time with this book. Pause in between. Look up stuff. You will relate with it even more then!
January 22, 2026
Let’s log in:
The book neatly templates all corners of the internet and the heavily populated part of it — social media. As a tiny part of the controversial collective — Gen-Z, who grew up, on and with the internet, this book helped me to reclaim the narrative of our relationship with it.
It explores trends & relationships, ever-evolving insufferable self-identities, anonymity and cyber-bullying, monetisation of memory and nostalgia, compression of fame and culture, and finally intersects our doubts about the intellect and attention.
It puts up a mirror against our conduct and conscience as the line between our ‘self’ and consumable content has heavily blurred. The thesis of the book is obvious but in the most honest, factual, raw and reflective manner. It provides a ray of hope to synthesise our lives on and off the internet in a fairly techno-fascist world.
Internet that was made as a tool to connect has become what divides us today. The author defies this direction and carves a better story of what to do with ourselves and a wifi connection. Needless to say, it is a must read as we navigate the digital world.
A good book asks important questions and leaves it upto the reader to answer them sincerely. This does the job.
The book neatly templates all corners of the internet and the heavily populated part of it — social media. As a tiny part of the controversial collective — Gen-Z, who grew up, on and with the internet, this book helped me to reclaim the narrative of our relationship with it.
It explores trends & relationships, ever-evolving insufferable self-identities, anonymity and cyber-bullying, monetisation of memory and nostalgia, compression of fame and culture, and finally intersects our doubts about the intellect and attention.
It puts up a mirror against our conduct and conscience as the line between our ‘self’ and consumable content has heavily blurred. The thesis of the book is obvious but in the most honest, factual, raw and reflective manner. It provides a ray of hope to synthesise our lives on and off the internet in a fairly techno-fascist world.
Internet that was made as a tool to connect has become what divides us today. The author defies this direction and carves a better story of what to do with ourselves and a wifi connection. Needless to say, it is a must read as we navigate the digital world.
A good book asks important questions and leaves it upto the reader to answer them sincerely. This does the job.
December 22, 2025
I wanted to read this book primarily because I saw that a chapter of it was based on Ask FM, a social media site that blew up when I was a teen. I enjoyed the general ideas in every chapter, but felt that the material had more of a “research paper” vibe than I liked.
The book talks about how India’s Gen Z has been shaped by the Internet - the idea that one day, we logged on to the Internet - and then never logged out. This is particularly true when I think about my childhood and early adulthood - lots of my thought processes and ideas have been moulded by various types of social media: Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, YouTube. There were more niche ones like Club Penguin and Ask FM, but on the whole, internet culture played a big part in both how my friends and I perceived the world and how we were perceived.
I think overall the author did a good job, because each essay made me think.
The book talks about how India’s Gen Z has been shaped by the Internet - the idea that one day, we logged on to the Internet - and then never logged out. This is particularly true when I think about my childhood and early adulthood - lots of my thought processes and ideas have been moulded by various types of social media: Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, YouTube. There were more niche ones like Club Penguin and Ask FM, but on the whole, internet culture played a big part in both how my friends and I perceived the world and how we were perceived.
I think overall the author did a good job, because each essay made me think.
December 25, 2025
This book feels like an intellectual conversation with a best friend about the internet - makes you laugh, throws in a pop culture reference, brings up nostalgia, feels vulnerable and definitely, makes you think.
The beauty of the book lies in the structure through which the author views the internet - selfhood, love, memory, privacy, anonymity, knowledge, fame, and ambition. In my opinion, this also provides us a framework through which we can reflect upon our internet journey, interaction and persona.
A much needed book that provides a snapshot of the relationship we have with internet right now. Personally this book has helped me get back into non-fiction. Looking forward to more books from the author Ria
The beauty of the book lies in the structure through which the author views the internet - selfhood, love, memory, privacy, anonymity, knowledge, fame, and ambition. In my opinion, this also provides us a framework through which we can reflect upon our internet journey, interaction and persona.
A much needed book that provides a snapshot of the relationship we have with internet right now. Personally this book has helped me get back into non-fiction. Looking forward to more books from the author Ria
January 30, 2026
Within the first 100 pages, I had made up my mind to just leave the comment "unnecessary" and give this 200 pager 2 stars.
But the next 100 pages made me wanting to actually befriend the author. Its definitely a nostalgic read if you are a privileged upper class metro dweller, born in the mentioned age bracket of the book. But nevertheless the book would definitely make you ponder on pop culture trivia and help you find deep recesses of the internet you would have missed out on while growing up.
You can notice the section of anecdotes having a way different tone than the narrative commentary by counting the frequency of the "I"'s in the text which was funny to make to note of, for me personally.
But the next 100 pages made me wanting to actually befriend the author. Its definitely a nostalgic read if you are a privileged upper class metro dweller, born in the mentioned age bracket of the book. But nevertheless the book would definitely make you ponder on pop culture trivia and help you find deep recesses of the internet you would have missed out on while growing up.
You can notice the section of anecdotes having a way different tone than the narrative commentary by counting the frequency of the "I"'s in the text which was funny to make to note of, for me personally.
December 28, 2025
3.5 stars!
This book delivered on what was promised. It is informative while also being anecdotal & personal.
As a person who is born in the years that are technically on the cusp of Millennial and Gen-Z, the first chapter made perfect sense. It touched upon the accessibility to the internet in India based on a lot of socioeconomic factors. There were many other important topics like attention span, being famous on the Internet etc.
This book is the perfect mix between reading something informative and well researched about the Internet culture along with reading about the real-life experience of someone who grew up on the Internet.
This book delivered on what was promised. It is informative while also being anecdotal & personal.
As a person who is born in the years that are technically on the cusp of Millennial and Gen-Z, the first chapter made perfect sense. It touched upon the accessibility to the internet in India based on a lot of socioeconomic factors. There were many other important topics like attention span, being famous on the Internet etc.
This book is the perfect mix between reading something informative and well researched about the Internet culture along with reading about the real-life experience of someone who grew up on the Internet.
January 5, 2026
A sweet trip down the memory lane but Ria doesn’t let her essays be just that. A wide variety of perspectives, from Plato to Anurag Minus Verma, support the arguments she makes for the Internet culture. While not exactly revelatory to the many of us who grew up at the same time as her with similar online experiences, the connections she draws contextualises why we feel the way we feel about the Internet. The world is moving at a breakneck speed, and Never Logged Out is a good starting point - an archive of sorts - for a new generation of readers who were born into 5G. Imminently readable and fun. Well done!
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January 13, 2026The book was gifted to me and I was happy since reading at least one non-fiction was one of my reading goals for the year.
An easy read. I am not rating the book since I have no experience or knowledge about rating non-fiction.
Carefully arranged essays about relationships, consumerism, memories, fame, attention and knowledge in the digital age. As the author herself says, the relationship we have with internet is unique to each person. As someone who is part of the Gen Z, who has almost grown up with the internet in India, the book offers relatable perspectives.
I am hoping to read at least a few of the referenced articles in the book.
An easy read. I am not rating the book since I have no experience or knowledge about rating non-fiction.
Carefully arranged essays about relationships, consumerism, memories, fame, attention and knowledge in the digital age. As the author herself says, the relationship we have with internet is unique to each person. As someone who is part of the Gen Z, who has almost grown up with the internet in India, the book offers relatable perspectives.
I am hoping to read at least a few of the referenced articles in the book.
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