Many modern studies confirm that isolation is unhealthy, and correlates with a shortened lifespan. Indeed, solitary confinement is viewed today as a form of torture. {{bibleref|Genesis|2|18}}: "Then the Lord God said, 'It is not good that the man should be alone ....'" | Many modern studies confirm that isolation is unhealthy, and correlates with a shortened lifespan. Indeed, solitary confinement is viewed today as a form of torture. {{bibleref|Genesis|2|18}}: "Then the Lord God said, 'It is not good that the man should be alone ....'" |