Ever thought of living where no one knows you

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The discussion revolves around the idea of leaving one's current life behind to start anew in a place where no one knows you. Participants explore various countries and personal motivations for such a change, reflecting on themes of adventure, solitude, and personal transformation. The conversation includes both hypothetical scenarios and personal anecdotes.

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  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a desire to travel to specific locations, such as Bali, Fiji, or Las Vegas, for a fresh start or a weekend getaway.
  • One participant shares a dream of becoming wealthy and living as a hermit, visiting sacred places and leaving a legacy for charity.
  • Another participant recounts a personal experience of moving to a new city alone, highlighting the thrill and nervousness of starting over without a support network.
  • There are suggestions of various countries, including Ethiopia, Cyprus, and French Polynesia, as potential destinations for a new life.
  • Some participants engage in light-hearted banter about geographical knowledge and the nature of "remote" locations.
  • One participant humorously considers the idea of leaving for Mars, presenting a unique perspective on solitude.
  • Another suggests a book for those seriously considering such a life change, emphasizing the importance of planning.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share a variety of personal experiences and hypothetical scenarios, but there is no consensus on a specific country or approach to starting anew. The discussion remains open-ended with multiple competing views and ideas.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal dreams and aspirations that may not be feasible or realistic. The discussion includes a mix of serious reflections and playful exchanges, which may affect the interpretation of participants' intentions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in travel, personal transformation, or exploring the concept of solitude may find this discussion engaging.

  • #31
CrazyNinja said:
I guess this is the first and most apt place to post this smilie:

:eynman:
Feynman couldn't have survived without female attention, and would have made sure there were women in a place to get to know before deciding to move far away...
 
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  • #32
WIN said:
i see. where did you went to
A very secure gated community in another state (but forgive me if I don't divulge the exact location).

and what you did?
Well, I was retired, and I sense that I'm at a much later stage of life than yourself.

Nevertheless, it's been both sad (leaving many years of my life behind), but also a relief (leaving many years of my life behind).

What really matters is what one can take away when one leaves a situation. Afaict, one can only take knowledge and $$$'s (assuming one has acquired some of the former, and/or made some of the latter). This, then, can be a guide for what to do next: what can one learn and what can one earn? :oldbiggrin:
 
  • #33
Same place I live now...in my own mind...the commute is short
 
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  • #34
I always think of living in the U.S. I'm sick of where I am living now.
 
  • #35
philton said:
I always think of living in the U.S. I'm sick of where I am living now.
Which is?
 
  • #36
I have a huge escapist streak.

Have dreamed of "Grand Duchy of Fenwick" since 1959 when i saw movie "The Mouse that Roared".

 
  • #37
Moving to the woods where no one knows you? No problem. Okay, first let's learn how to make charcoal: (That guy looks so young, but his knowledge is quite admirable if you ask me. :bugeye:)



And then how to make a hut: :hammer:


:thumbup: Or reverse the order, I don't know. But learn both.
 

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