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Ive been an escapist since i can remember (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I wonder if a lot of us will identify here?

Since I can remember, ive been an "escapist". Always reading books, or playing story games, or going to a treehouse or cave to "hideout" in.

When i was older, driving hours to nowhere after work, almost daily (not as much now).

Never really had modern tech. Always preferred older tech even when i was young. Was never swayed by "better graphics" of newer systems. Nowadays I like most systems, but still prefer pre Xbox 360. Or PC.

Even now, my basement is setup as a 70s-90s room to hang out in. Its great. Side note I have always preferred basements and I love caves. Not sure why. Maybe something from the ancestors. Maybe I am a mole.

I don't use popular social media or watch most popular TV shows.

Maybe its because the world sucks. I'm not really depressed or anything like that. I just prefer my own worlds. If it was a more recent thing I'd get it since the world is going downhill fast, but ive just always preferred this.

I just think its interesting.

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[–] notsosure@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I’m more of an embracist. I live in a house on top of a hill, top floor with beautiful view on the surrounding houses and nature. I use modern tech, if it helps to improve my live and its enjoyment. I invest in a cleaner, fairer world by being politically active and my vote. I occasionally do visit caves, for instance to learn more about neolithic man, indeed Learning new stuff about the surrounding world brings me great joy. Basically i love to interact with my fellow humans.

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 days ago

Oh I don't mind interacting with people and going to shows etc, thats fun. But not all the time. I'm not surrounded by the greatest people. Which is fine.

Someone's got to do it! I myself dont believe any of that really gets anything done, but maybe it does. In America at least, I don't believe voting works. I still do it of course.