Michael Finkel

Michael Finkel, author of 'The Stranger in the Woods,' shares the extraordinary tale of Christopher Knight, who embraced 27 years of solitude in the Maine woods. They discuss Knight's motivations for isolation and the profound meaning of individuality in our connected world. Finkel highlights the survival strategies Knight employed and the ethical dilemmas of living off the land. The conversation also reflects on the historical significance of hermitism and the contemporary tension between social connection and the need for solitude.