Ask HN: Has anyone here left the big city in pursue of a simpler life?
I actually feel more anonymous and self sufficient in a city. Maybe even a touch reclusive. And if you think moving to a small rural community will solve your cynicism about society, you&#x27;re in for a shock. Things get super petty in small towns, and everyone knows who you are and where you live, and what church you go to (or if you don&#x27;t go to church)<p>Stop watching so much news, dude. Everything has always been terrible. The reality is, you have more access to more information than ever before in human history, and it&#x27;s all pushed by companies trying to suck you in with more engagement, largely by inducing excessive emotional reaction to things outside of your control (and in many ways, things that have no actual bearing on your life)<p>Maybe I&#x27;m spoiled for parks in Philadelphia, but it shouldn&#x27;t be that hard to get to nature from any city. I also go on urban hikes to clear my head.<p>The problems you describe won&#x27;t be solved by a move to a small village. You need to ween yourself off the news you read. I&#x27;m not suggesting becoming a luddite, but stop gorging.