• Not_Alec_Baldwin@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    When people successfully live off the grid they do it by essentially making their own grid.

    People’s obsession with “off grid” really demonstrates a lack of gratitude for everything that society provides.

    It’s essentially the modern adult version of running away as a child.

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      1 year ago

      I think running away as a child can be a very different situation than you imagine. “Running away” to the local park or your friend’s house after a disagreement with your parents, sure. But a lot of kids run away because their basic needs aren’t being met or they are being abused. Kids shouldn’t be expected to be able to weigh the consequences of leaving a home with resources to avoid abuse, but adults should absolutely be expected to weigh the consequences of leaving society.

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      1 year ago

      I completely understand your point and will agree that many people take our day to day luxuries for granted, but society is just as capable of constantly beating you down and taking from you as much as it provides.

      I can’t blame anyone for trying to “disappear”, but at least do some extensive planning.