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comradebillyboy

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10. The life of a hunter-gatherer is way harsher than

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Tue Nov 18, 2025, 07:38 PM

14 hrs ago

I want to experience. I did all the boy scout camping and merit badge stuff when I was a kid and I thought the great outdoors was highly overrated. I want central heating in the winter and air conditioning in the summer. And the every day amenities of modern urban life.

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Humans are evolved for nature, not cities, say anthropologists [View all] erronis 17 hrs ago OP

In my case, it's true biophile 17 hrs ago #1

Me too. I'd rather be in a wretched hovel in the country than in a concrete hive in the city. erronis 17 hrs ago #2

Always wondered if modern life has become so overly consumptio focused Attilatheblond 17 hrs ago #3

Very interesting and thought provoking ..... anciano 17 hrs ago #4

Green Acres? usonian 16 hrs ago #5

So much to ponder. I'm in the middle of the woods, about 10 minutes from a nice village. erronis 16 hrs ago #7

I live 12 miles from the community hospital ... usonian 15 hrs ago #9

Joni told us this already crud 16 hrs ago #6

Humans aren't evolved for anything. hunter 16 hrs ago #8

Of course you are right. Monty Python "The Meaning of Life" erronis 14 hrs ago #11

The life of a hunter-gatherer is way harsher than comradebillyboy 14 hrs ago #10

I hear you about controlling the temperature around you! slightlv 11 hrs ago #12