Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Self-imposed social isolation is a complex issue. I know it’s complex because I’ve experienced it myself. And to be honest, I’m still experiencing it to a certain degree. This video explores social isolation and why being alone isn’t always by accident: it’s often a choice.
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Hikikomori: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hikikomori,_Hiasuki,_2004.jpg
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Video: When being alone is a choice... (personal journey)
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00:00 - Intro
02:31 - The complexity of social isolation
07:07 - Hiding from people
13:53 - When aloneness goes wrong
17:01 - Is there a solution?
#loner #loneliness #solitude
Self-imposed social isolation is a complex issue. I know it’s complex because I’ve experienced it myself. And to be honest, I’m still experiencing it to a certain degree. This video explores social isolation and why being alone isn’t always by accident: it’s often a choice.
Fair use:
Barfly footage: youtu.be/dyBcmmEppGY
AOE4 footage: youtu.be/TTaCrP_U4ao
Creative Commons (attributions):
Bukowski: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Bukowski#/media/Bestand:CharlesBukowski-1.jpg
Hikikomori: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hikikomori,_Hiasuki,_2004.jpg
Techno track: freesound.org/people/frankum/sounds/377540
Video: When being alone is a choice... (personal journey)
Support the channel:
✔️ PayPal: paypal.me/einzelgangerco
✔️ Patreon: patreon.com/einzelgangster
✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC
(Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)
🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa:
youtube.com/user/jus7y
📘 Books (affiliate links):
Stoicism for Inner Strength: amzn.to/3rZU0xL
Loose: amzn.to/3QVfrqM
Stoicism for Inner Peace: amzn.to/3wB9iHb
Unoffendable: amzn.to/2RJYfti
Merchandise:
🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore
🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art:
youtube.com/user/JRStoneart
00:00 - Intro
02:31 - The complexity of social isolation
07:07 - Hiding from people
13:53 - When aloneness goes wrong
17:01 - Is there a solution?
#loner #loneliness #solitude
