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Simon Cowell Prefers Life Without Internet
29 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Simon Cowell would choose to eliminate the internet if given the option.
- He believes people were happier before the internet era existed.
- Cowell intentionally avoids using a phone and online content for happiness.
Music mogul Simon Cowell expressed a strong preference for a world without the internet, stating he would readily press a button to eliminate it. He reminisced about a time when life had less choice, making experiences like watching a major film a more significant event.
Cowell feels that people were genuinely happier before the widespread adoption of the internet. He actively curates his own life to foster this sense of well-being, choosing to live without a phone or engaging with any online content to avoid distractions.
This deliberate detachment from the digital world allows him to remain oblivious to online discussions or social media accounts under his name. Cowell also touched upon his evolution from his harsh "American Idol" days, apologizing for past behavior and acknowledging he may have been too critical.
