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by foobarian 1135 days ago
Solitary confinement is one of the most extreme punishments used in prisons to the point it's controversial. And yet we do it to ourselves voluntarily!
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It’s not really the same though. Solitary confinement in a prison is lack of any type of stimulation. You are on your own in a small empty room with nothing to do.

Hardly the same as being free to do whatever you want in your own home surrounded by entertainment and stimulation and knowing you have the ability to communicate with others if you want.