maqnius 14 minutes ago

I assume days alone in tiny rooms are something different than days alone in a cozy cabin oder days alone in nature in general. Seems odd to me that the effects have been contributed to the missing social interactions alone and neglect the jail like setting.

noupdates an hour ago

There is a concept of going into the wilderness for some time (as we go through Lent). It's ancient. I wonder if we'll ever find out it's just as useful as intermittent fasting.

  • PetriCasserole a minute ago

    I had the privilege of living in a remote village in the Catskills. I've never missed a place so much! I can attest to the Science of Awe. We need that connection in our lives.

funwares an hour ago

For a real life complement to the film I would highly recommend this 1973 BBC documentary on life on Bishop Rock Lighthouse [0] and this modern day 2025 vlog of a lighthouse worker [1].

Sadly I did not see any mention of monkey pump in either of these, but I think they show nicely how lighthouse work self-selects for individuals who can handle (or even prefer) the solitude that comes with the job.

[0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc9qxyf_suI

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhRbJ3DQdlQ

4silvertooth an hour ago

>Psychologist Sarita Robinson at the University of Central Lancashire, UK, says that hallucinations are common when people are in isolation, usually occurring if there is also sensory deprivation, such as being in a dark room.

Does the AI model hallucinations somewhat linked to this, does computer AI model too need some sort of socializing?

  • xoac an hour ago

    Of course, yes. Yes. It is also sad when it is hungry so best feed it with its preferred food, which is dollars. Loves to eat dollars.

finalarbiter 3 hours ago

Consider adding (2020) to the title. "The Lighthouse" is no longer Robert Eggers' most recent film.