If all you see are people zombie-ing on their phones, it might have more to do with where you are looking... There's plenty of real people living an active life out there!
The last year for me has been a big change. I used to feel like you describe, but now I found a community that is really wonderful here in Raleigh NC. Hopefully you can find something for you too
I just do my own thing now for the most part and I go hiking a lot. It's just an observation. The zombie isn't being on technology, it's a reference to the type of information they view on technology and the lack of ability to look for real and educational information when there are so much of it readily available, active ppl can be just as much a zombie in the mind.
Right I'm saying that my crew is neither physical nor mental zombies, just good people who pay attention. they're out there