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The closest real-life analogue might be individuals like Dick Periki, who, in his late 50s, moved to a secluded part of Alaska. For 30 years, he endured the hardships of living alone, forging his own tools, building his cabin, and surviving in harmony with nature. His life was captured in the documentary Alone in the Wilderness, illustrating a level of self-sufficiency that few could sustain. Periki relied on modern technology, seasonal supply drops, and careful planning.
Some people thrive in such solitude, describing it as peace rather than loneliness. Yet, even for them, complete disappearance is elusive.