You can't fault someone for not being raised or inspired to try living in the woods (or wherever). Stating that I have difficulty grasping a mental model would

You can't fault someone for not being raised or inspired to try living in the woods (or wherever). Stating that I have difficulty grasping a mental model would, to me, imply that if I can't grasp it I can't fault it, either. Pretty sure I hammered that point home in my comment. Regardless, if you can't go a weekend without a cell connection without undue stress, head to Methow, WA with my blessing. But do me a favor: first thing you do when you get unpacked, drive a little wedge or two in that axe handle before you use it. The wedges are probably still Scotch-taped to the axe handle, and could literally save someone's life.