S1E3: "Cast Away" and the Preserving Domain. The Preserving domain is not just about self-preservation, it is also about a need to preserve those things that life consists of—our nest, our traditions, our artifacts. Tom Hanks’ Chuck Noland finds himself stranded on a deserted island and must learn not only how to survive, but also how to preserve some sense of who he is by maintaining his psychological connection with his life and love back home.