>They are trying to experience the world as humans throughout history have experienced the world.
Except this isn't really true. Humans throughout history are invariably tribal, not solitary. Their solitary pursuits are in many ways profoundly modern and in keeping with the entire tradition of solipsistic modernity.
> these people actually lived in these places and experienced these things in a way the vast majority of modern humanity never will.
But...so? The same could be said if they moved to any developing country (I live in a developing country) but nobody is valorising that in the same way.
This silly reddit narrative, invented to push a political viewpoint, is utter hogwash. There have always been individuals living a solitary lifestyle- explorers and homesteaders, scouts, traders, hunters and fishermen.
Except this isn't really true. Humans throughout history are invariably tribal, not solitary. Their solitary pursuits are in many ways profoundly modern and in keeping with the entire tradition of solipsistic modernity.
> these people actually lived in these places and experienced these things in a way the vast majority of modern humanity never will.
But...so? The same could be said if they moved to any developing country (I live in a developing country) but nobody is valorising that in the same way.