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I find myself thinking just what you wrote every day of my married existence: it's unnatural to be in a state of pending interruption at all times.

the-printer 4y ago
A significant portion of life, irrespective of marital status, is predicated by a state of pending interruption. Death being the most obvious.
kweingar 4y ago
> it's unnatural to be in a state of pending interruption at all times. I'd think the opposite is true. Interruption is natural, and prolonged sedentary focus is a human invention.
- pengaru 4y ago
  > I'd think the opposite is true. Interruption is natural, and prolonged sedentary focus is a human invention. Have you never spent an entire day in the wilderness? IME it's usually devoid of interruption, unless it's a popular spot where other people show up.
  - nawgz 4y ago
    The modern wilderness where almost all animals have died, with an outstanding bias to large animals and predators? Not sure it is representative of pre-Industrial age wilderness if I'm honest
eggsmediumrare 4y ago
It's very natural to the point of being the default of human experience. Being able to expect to not be interrupted is unnatural.
rmckayfleming 4y ago
I’d agree with others that solitude isn’t natural, but if you care about your work it’s kind of necessary. I find myself wishing I hadn’t moved in with my partner for this reason. But it’s hard to disengage from that choice once it’s been made.
1letterunixname 4y ago
This is why I loathe interacting with my mother. Love her but could never have her live with me. She had a stroke and doesn't realize she calls at the wrong times during business hours and how she's inconsiderate. Plus, her personality changed and she only brings perfunctory, negative, demanding, and judgmental interactions out-of-the-blue. Can't really talk to her about anything because her mental capacity isn't great, she lost her sense of humor, and she has a difficult time speaking.
- qwery 4y ago
  I'm sorry to hear that.

the-printer 4y ago

A significant portion of life, irrespective of marital status, is predicated by a state of pending interruption. Death being the most obvious.

kweingar 4y ago

> it's unnatural to be in a state of pending interruption at all times. I'd think the opposite is true. Interruption is natural, and prolonged sedentary focus is a human invention.

pengaru 4y ago
> I'd think the opposite is true. Interruption is natural, and prolonged sedentary focus is a human invention. Have you never spent an entire day in the wilderness? IME it's usually devoid of interruption, unless it's a popular spot where other people show up.
- nawgz 4y ago
  The modern wilderness where almost all animals have died, with an outstanding bias to large animals and predators? Not sure it is representative of pre-Industrial age wilderness if I'm honest

eggsmediumrare 4y ago

It's very natural to the point of being the default of human experience. Being able to expect to not be interrupted is unnatural.

rmckayfleming 4y ago

I’d agree with others that solitude isn’t natural, but if you care about your work it’s kind of necessary. I find myself wishing I hadn’t moved in with my partner for this reason. But it’s hard to disengage from that choice once it’s been made.

1letterunixname 4y ago

This is why I loathe interacting with my mother. Love her but could never have her live with me. She had a stroke and doesn't realize she calls at the wrong times during business hours and how she's inconsiderate. Plus, her personality changed and she only brings perfunctory, negative, demanding, and judgmental interactions out-of-the-blue. Can't really talk to her about anything because her mental capacity isn't great, she lost her sense of humor, and she has a difficult time speaking.

qwery 4y ago
I'm sorry to hear that.