Computers Quote by Michael Foley
““Imagine someone sitting alone in a room without television, radio, computer or phone and with the door closed and the blinds down. This person must be a dangerous lunatic or a prisoner sentenced to solitary confinement. If a free agent, then a panty-sniffing loser shunned by society, or a psycho planning to return to college with an automatic weapon and a backpack full of ammo.””
About This Quote
The quote depicts extreme isolation as a sign of danger or madness, suggesting society judges those without media as abnormal.
In simple terms: Isolation is seen as threatening or abnormal.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about solitary individuals.
Themes
isolation
judgment
stigma
media
societal norms
Mood
anxious
critical
reflective
Type
observation
social commentary
When to use this quote
- solitary confinement
- mental health assessment
- media detox
- social exclusion
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
social perception
stereotyping
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we fear people without media?
- What healthy reasons might someone choose isolation?
A Different Perspective
The description may exaggerate and stigmatize loneliness, ignoring valid reasons for solitude.
![“[Solitary confinement] is terrible. That is terrible. You're in a grave. You can't do anything. Everything's brought to you and you're in a room all day, except to come out of the showers. So when I would come out, I would entertain myself by singing, doing little mock concerts. And then when I…” quote by Megan Sweeney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/115/megan-sweeney-180683_incarcerated-women_solitary-confinement-is-terrible-that-is_740216.jpg)
