Q&A for How to Drop Out of Society

Definitely think about where you're going to get your supplies when you do need them, for example, things like fuel or electricity. You're going to want to think about what could happen if something breaks. What's your backup? If you do drive to your location, you should probably have a backup of fuel in case you need to go to town for delivery service. I would also think about having a backup of food and backup ways to store cold food, for example, heavy-duty freezers that can keep your food cold for several days even if the power goes out.

You'll need to sit down with your family and explain to them your decision to live outside of society. You should consider having ways to communicate with your family (without electricity, you can still use mail, satellite phone, etc.) and may need to return and visit them with some regularity.

It can technically work, but it will be very difficult. On top of needing some money to buy survival essentials, your absence will probably also be noticed very quickly by your parents or guardians. After they notice, it probably won't be too long before they contact the police and start up search efforts.

There are many remote locations in the north of England, and also in northern Wales and in Scotland.

It may not be the case that the entire country of Finland is hostile, but that your local social and cultural environment makes it feel that way. Travel within the country (or internationally) and find a location that feels more welcoming and warm to you, or consider changing your social group to include more welcoming people.

It may not be possible to join the Matis tribe itself, but you can visit eastern Peru and western Brazil to experience the climate of the jungle there. Spend time hiking, camping, and backpacking (do so legally), and learn more about the culture before you attempt to contact any indigenous people.

It is a viable option, but not the only one. However, empty land usually costs around $3,000 per acre. Make sure you have the necessary funds. Tiny houses/mobile homes are also a good option, but you’ll still need to buy land to park it on. Try researching affordable but good ways to live away from society.

Just start drifting away from them. Stop talking to them often, and slowly transition to not talking to them at all. You may want to leave a short but sweet message about your departure from society. Expect some resistance, but be strong in your choice. You can always visit your loved ones occasionally.

Don't watch the news, stay away from TV, social media, phone, car, WiFi, etc. Move away from a big city to a rural village, cultivate your own vegetables, get some fruit trees, spend free time in nature, walking etc.

No. If you feel like death is the only option for you, please call a suicide hotline and find a therapist or psychiatrist. The point of dropping out of society is to enjoy life "off the grid" - you can't do that if you're dead.

In the vast majority of places - yes, you will need to buy land if you want to build a house on it. While you could flaunt the law and hope nobody notices, you'd run the risk of being evicted and made homeless if authorities find your dwelling.

It won't work period, no man can just leave civilization. No exceptions. Dropping out of society might seem like a good way to avoid problems but it is just making new ones, which allow you to ignore old ones.

Legally, yes (in some countries you don't have to pay most taxes if you have no income, but even then you'll have to pay sales tax or GST on anything you purchase).

Contact whoever owns the land, which you will need to research. Perhaps it is the property of the government, or a private landowner or farmer, or a corporation. Even if it is unused it could be owned by a tourist resort! No matter who owns it, you probably need permission from the local government to build there, and if you plan to use a septic tank/field or well instead of being on the "water system" then you're probably required to consult with an expert about this.