How To Live Without Basic Inventions

Step 1: Electricity

I've turned off the power. No microwave (invented in 1945) , TV (invented in 1923), lights (first demonstrated in 1879) or telephones (invented in 1876).

I've disconnected my phone. I spent the day writing letters to friends and family. Only to realize that I couldn't apply a stamp. Glue is an invention; it's been around since 4000 B.C.

Step 2: Shelter

Still... I'm surrounded by inventions: furniture (in existence since 3000 B.C.), paint (the first use of paint can be dated back to 15000 B.C.) , even the ceiling! I'm abandoning my home. I didn't lock the door because keys are an invention (the modern lock and key was developed in 1776). I've since found a more natural uninvented habitat: A cave.

It's been two days and my body has developed a disgusting odor. I'd forgotten that soap is an invention (first used in ancient Babylonia).

Step 3: Food

My plan was to eat right from the can. Then I realized the tin can was invented 1810. On a side note, I've just realized what an amazing invention sliced bread is (invented in 1928).

Without food, I'm forced to hunt and gather. But without guns, a bow and arrow, or even a steel knife... all I can do is throw rocks at stuff.

I'm so hungry, Diary. I saw a man cook and eat his shoe in a movie once. I considered this option before realizing my shoe is yet another invention. As are my clothes (the sewing machine was invented in 1846).

Step 4: Naked

The nights are cold. Fire is natural, but a campfire is an invention (Man was able to control fire as early as 500,000 B.C.). I'm freezing my butt off, diary.

Step 6: ???

Diary, I've invented the 21st century invention-free life. This is how it was meant to be. I don't need anything or anyone. Except paramedics and some 21st century medical attention (The ambulance was invented in the 11th century).