Would you like to live in solitary confinement?
KateShroud
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I was thinking how much he probably would have liked solitary confinement in Alcatraz. They kept saying "complete sensory deprivation". My student would love this!
I don't think they'd exactly offer your kid school books and reading books, or dress close and gym close at Alcatraz. Sensory deprivation might be good for a few minutes to calm down, but after that it would be terrifying.
Did you really not get it? I meant that he already deprives himself quite a bit. The only reason he's not completely naked on a mattress in an empty room is because his mom makes him be "normal". At least that's what he tells me. I think he would like more than a few minutes of solitaire.
I can believe that, but do you think he would like to do absolutely nothing, all day, every day? If he could cope with that, he's at least one in a million.
No.
I used to think about it a lot, and I almost liked the idea of being confined on my own, provided I had my own desk, library and a comfortable bed. Now, the whole idea is repulsive. I like spending a lot of time with myself and being isolated from others, but having that day after day, constantly, with absolutely nobody else to talk to, no family, no friends - that's a totally different thing.
So while I need a lot of time to myself, and though I consider myself a retiring, reclusive type of guy, I could not cope with solitary confinement. It might be nice for a day or two, but the novelty would soon wear off.
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Solitary is cool. Confinement is not. My hatred for being told what to do, imprisoned, subordinate to another, etc. is stronger than my love for isolation.
I think I know what the OP was getting at though. Sometimes I don't leave my house for a day or two, and up to three days in the dead of winter. I have no trouble keeping myself amused with indoor pursuits: reading, writing, drawing, playing guitar, listening to music, internet, porn, etc.
Ultimately I do need to interact with people, and I enjoy the city bustle on my terms.
I would last a long time in a CONTEST involving solitary confinement. Something like a large cash prize for living in a small space for a set amount of time. The reward money would allow me to stave off freaking out for a long time.
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