Right and wrong. It is this way... Exactly as said... But some have escaped. Not completely but pretty well. You have to choose to let much of the modern world go. It's kinda hard to get going and expensive (but not always). The hard part is making hotnwater off the grid. It takes a few years to get some freedom. It's not complete and it's not always easy or comfortable.

That's what people can't handle. Everyone is a mushy blob of goo. Tiny pulled muscle? Rush off to get hooked on oxycontin. Sad? Adderall and ssri's. Fat? Pay for a gym. And expensive foods.

Funny thing is this. If you have some freedom then heat your home with wood and grow a garden. Get some animals as well. Eat them, don't just have pets. You will be happier healthier and richer. Better yet get off grid completely. No grid power no running water etc. Nearly no bills at all. Little need for a car or stores. Energy comes from wood or yourself or your animals.