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In 1962, French geologist and speleologist Michel Siffre set out on what he believed would be a routine scientific study of a glacier buried deep in a cave. What unfolded during that journey, however, would change our understanding of human biology forever. At just 23 years old, Siffre was fascinated by the geology and natural science of caves. He chose the Scarasson chasm, a glacial cave located 130 meters (about 426 feet) underground in the Maritime Alps along the French-Italian border, as the site of his expedition. Initially, his goal was simple: spend 15 days underground to study the cave’s physical characteristics. But his curiosity soon led him to propose a much bolder experiment—one that would isolate him completely from the outside world and all references to time. A Life Without Time Siffre decided to live in the cave with no access to clocks, watches, sunlight, or any indicators of time. He brought with him basic survival supplies—non-perishable food, a tent, and a battery-p