Another commenter mentioned off grid living. It reminded me of the bohemian communes of the 60's and I wondered if technology is destroying this concept as well by making it so easy for suburban chads to feel "off grid" with solar power and three-fuel generators and even cars now that don't require regular visits to a gas station. Easy to overlook how they're still using city water, sewage, trash collection, and shop for even basic things at stores though.

I think you may be right. Counter culture today may simply be being offline.