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He appears to interact with tourists, so although the island doesn't have any other permanent inhabitants he does interact with other people, so not alone for 2
by s0rce 9y ago
He appears to interact with tourists, so although the island doesn't have any other permanent inhabitants he does interact with other people, so not alone for 28 years.
- teilo 9y agoAnd he has wifi.
- thedaemon 9y agoAnyone can be alone at any location. If you live in the city, you can live alone. The article states that tourists were banned until sometime in the 90s. Wifi is a recent thing he has acquired, not something he has had for 28 years. I doubt the 78 year old man browses reddit and hackernews. Probably more of a weather tool.
- ehnto 9y agoThe article implied he uses it to share and promote knowledge of the island, and that it's a concession he makes because he believes it's for the greater good.
- glenneroo 9y agoWho knows what he's using it for, he setup a Facebook account and separate page for the island where he posts photos and videos multiple times per week: > In response to increasing development of the region, an internet company established a Wi-Fi connection on Budelli, connecting Morandi and his beloved piece of paradise to the world through social media[0]. Embracing this new form of communication is his concession on behalf of a larger purpose—to facilitate a bond between people and nature by exposing them to its beauty[1]. A bond Morandi hopes will motivate people to care for the withering planet. A lot of the photos also have various filters applied. He clearly understands this new smartphone technology. It's only a matter of time before someone asks him to do an AMA on Reddit. [0]: https://www.facebook.com/8isola/ https://www.facebook.com/8isola/ [1]: https://www.facebook.com/mauro.dabudelli/posts/1794931617416122 https://www.facebook.com/mauro.dabudelli/posts/1794931617416...
- asdjasldkjkljd 9y agoHe has lived alone on an island. No one else lives there. Not "he has had literally zero human contact."