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There's a TV series "Alone" where they drop people off in the remote woods (far from each other) and the person that can survive the longest by themselves wins
by foodstances 9y ago
There's a TV series "Alone" where they drop people off in the remote woods (far from each other) and the person that can survive the longest by themselves wins $500k.
As the season goes on, you can see a clear decline in the mental health of many of the contestants. Many drop out just out of sheer boredom or loneliness, even though they have decent shelter and can find food. The winners usually last about 2-3 months alone.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alone_(TV_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alone_(TV_series)
- amelius 9y agoDon't they have a camera crew around all the time?
- aw3c2 9y agoThird sentence says "self-documented".
- spiderfarmer 9y agoStill, the people who are willing to film themselves are more extroverted than necessary.
- erikpukinskis 9y agoIs that so?
- kisstheblade 9y agoYes but people who go on reality shows are the type that really can't function alone and without constant attention from others.
- KhanMahGretsch 9y agoAlone is a televised contest, not a "reality show" as we've come to know them, so your comment does not apply. The contestants (especially those who make it to later stages) are highly-skilled survivalists.
- gcb0 9y agostill feel like a reality show to me. and talking to a camera and pointing a camera to myself most of the day without even a mirror or comb nearby would make me double anxious.
- SophosQ 9y agoAlbeit I can't disagree with your point. There seems to be significant evidence to support the hypothesis that a minimal degree of socialising helps prevent mental decline. For instance consider the different things you need to consider whilst holding a simple conversation. It's not the same as talking to a wall. It's a game with constraints and a game that our DNA would rather have us do in order to better our chances of survival through cooperation with other members.
- petra 9y agoI'm curious how different the results will be if you could bring your dog, or maybe Kindle , or music player or instrument , or you're a praying person ,etc - what are the minimal conditions where many could learn to live happily alone ?
- newman8r 9y agoI don't think it would be that bad. I spent weeks at a time alone on my desert parcel with my trailer. I had my computer and other comforts. There was always a lot to do if I wanted to do it, and I could spend hours at a time doing stuff like making dirt-roads, practicing my dry-stone masonry, coding and whatnot on the computer. I think if you're alone and have some purpose (i.e. building your ranch, spending time to study or learn new skills) you'd probably be fine.