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Could you stay isolated for five days in total isolation as an asocial experiment?

This includes no contact interaction with the outside world what’s so ever. No computers, no phones.

EmeraldJewel 7 June 6
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I'm a highly social person but I love my alone time just as much - a week would be a breeze. Good reading material would make it more fun and a well equipped carpentry shop would be a bonus or just a nice garden to sort out.

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Aside from speaking a few sentences to my coworkers and people that sell me food, and the phone time here or in a game I’ve probably spent a year in isolation at a time, several times. So yeah not much difference I’m sure I could go a couple months before really losin my marbles. I do already if you excused the necessary words to eat and phone.

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I would call it a vacation. A great one if I could bring my dog.

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It would be hard, but yes. Book, games, movies if they are allowed, sleep, baking,

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I can do it indoors or out, but out is much better. I've turned into a computer nerd but my ex wife said recently that she remembered that I had a "Tarzan outfit." What's that? A pair of shorts and a knife?

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I think I've probably done it or at least come close - feels that way sometimes

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That sounds like a welcomed vacation!

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You know, it'd be easy to say "yeah, sure, I could do that." But the truth is I have no idea if I could. I THINK I could.

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Yep. I like people but am an introvert are heart. It would be like recharging.

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I'm fine by myself, even extended periods of time. I did my stretch of job, marriage, family, etc. I know that some people require the constant interaction with others, and there is nothing wrong with that. Me? I'm perfectly comfortable with just myself. I am very versatile and can be comfortable in groups, public speaking or random encounters with strangers.

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Oh dude I'd do it for nothing and no reason

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Yes, but not indoors. I would have to be able to get outside.

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Many elderly people do it to some extent for years. I think it’s a form of torture. I couldn’t do it for 5 days. Definitely not without my phone for podcasts, films and social media.

Livia Level 6 June 6, 2018
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Yes, as long as I can reach the outdoors. I go nuts in a building. Even a small garden is enough.

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I could easily go for 5 days (or even longer) without human contact, in person or virtual.

I couldn't do it without my computer though. I use my computer probably 75% of my waking day.

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I don't know. I value my alone time, but I might be trying to make friends with the cock roaches before five days of it was over.

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i am an introvert, so yeah, no problem!

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Yeah. I could keep myself busy working out, writing, reading, all sorts of other things. It would actually be a good recharge.

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Of course

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Sure. I do a lot of reading and several other things to keep me busy. Shouldn’t be a problem.

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If backpacking counts, I've done it a few times. I wouldn't want to be locked in a room though.

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Well, I went through JEST Jungle Environment Survival Training in the Marine Corps. No problem.

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I'm the reigning King of the Introverts. I could do this with my eyes closed. Or open. Or with one arm tied behind my back.

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Yes! Give me some paper and pencils or books and I’m good.

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Where do I sign up? I can bring my dog, right?

dkp93 Level 8 June 6, 2018
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