We talked to 100 people about their experiences in solitary confinement (theconversation.com)

Interesting that they interviewed the guards as well.

This article on open prisons was also good: https://theconversation.com/when-america-had-an-open-prison-...

The guard can choose where they will work in solitary not. That’s totally different from the prisoners who are forced in solitary confinement. Basically, as long as you still can enjoy a choice, you have your freedom. Solitary is only bad if it’s forced onto you and it’s prolonged.