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A vanishingly small percentage of the human race could be even remotely content with no other human contact. We are a social species - that is our genetic inheritance and we are hard-wired to desire it. Solitude might be nice for a week or so if we want to unwind, but after that, no (for the vast majority). There is a reason solitary confinement in prisons is used as a last resort for the worst cases - it is difficult (understatement) to endure.
Prison solitary confinement is forced upon a person within the confines of a prison. Voluntarily isolating and confining oneself to a deserted island is different. Forced solitude vs. voluntary solitude.
before you make a major life change or time commitment, such as moving, quitting job, or going somewhere new for 1-2 years, give the "being alone part" a trial run for say 1-2 months. Go to a remote wilderness area. Or rent a cabin off in the boonies somewhere. see how you do with that.
before you make a major life change or time commitment, such as moving, quitting job, or going somewhere new for 1-2 years, give the "being alone part" a trial run for say 1-2 months. Go to a remote wilderness area. Or rent a cabin off in the boonies somewhere. see how you do with that.
I've done that for say 1-2 weeks, not more than that. Just to clarify, I don't mean solitude. The island in the earlier post was an example. There's electricity, there are (few) jobs, there's a mayor, they have internet, a pub BUT there lives only 58 people. I'm curious how people would handle this. Ships comes to the island a few times a year.
I like solitude, but personally don't want to be like Tom Hanks in Castaway trying to knock out my own infected tooth with tools I find around my island. I want modern medicine handy when I need it.
A vanishingly small percentage of the human race could be even remotely content with no other human contact. We are a social species - that is our genetic inheritance and we are hard-wired to desire it. Solitude might be nice for a week or so if we want to unwind, but after that, no (for the vast majority). There is a reason solitary confinement in prisons is used as a last resort for the worst cases - it is difficult (understatement) to endure.
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Originally Posted by AnthonyJ34
Prison solitary confinement is forced upon a person within the confines of a prison. Voluntarily isolating and confining oneself to a deserted island is different. Forced solitude vs. voluntary solitude.
It has nothing to do with forced vs voluntary. It has to do with solitude itself. You may think you desire it but, as ER said, we're a social species and our desire for companionship is hard-wired. Total solitude would get very old very fast, even for the most steadfast loners.
Didn't know in what forum I'd put this in but decided to discuss the matter in "Psycology".
I've always thought it would be interesting to move to an exotic place and this place was
mentioned by a co-worker:
Actually, the destination could be anywhere, not necessarily this island but what questions would
arise if you consider such a journey/farewell?
I believe you just don't go there and then change your mind after a week or two
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