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>They are trying to experience the world as humans throughout history have experienced the world. Except this isn't really true. Humans throughout history are
by freddie_mercury 2y ago
>They are trying to experience the world as humans throughout history have experienced the world.
Except this isn't really true. Humans throughout history are invariably tribal, not solitary. Their solitary pursuits are in many ways profoundly modern and in keeping with the entire tradition of solipsistic modernity.
> these people actually lived in these places and experienced these things in a way the vast majority of modern humanity never will.
But...so? The same could be said if they moved to any developing country (I live in a developing country) but nobody is valorising that in the same way.
- 1234letshaveatw 2y agoThis silly reddit narrative, invented to push a political viewpoint, is utter hogwash. There have always been individuals living a solitary lifestyle- explorers and homesteaders, scouts, traders, hunters and fishermen.
- jklinger410 2y agoAnd yet humans are absolutely social animals. The science is clear.
- 1234letshaveatw 2y agoWhat a cute cop out