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It's not necessarily just being alone, it's being alone with zero mental stimulation. There are lots of people happy be to alone with a computer or TV or books. Nobody can be alone without anything for more than a few days.
It's kind of like saying "is it really true people have to sleep everyday?"
True, the article does specifically say people spent time doing nothing, and just thinking.
But this shocks me:
Really a wtf moment for me. I take from this that most people think it's painful to meditate as well, because that's reflecting on your thoughts.
I may be looking at it wrong but there's an odd flaw to me in the premise. I view "pay money to avoid being shocked" as something that is happening to you, out of your control. Pressing the button, regardless of the outcome, is something you are choosing to do and is most likely a result of curiosity and bordem.
I think a better approach would have been "if you push this button, the simulation is over and you loose", and then see what people do.
Also, I think most people are curious. It's not often you get a chance to electrically shock yourself in a safe environment where you know you won't be injured.