Maximal Ep. 354 | Misery (Video) (Patreon)

Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by philosopher Peter Rollins to talk about misery, trauma, letting go of souvenirs, and much more!

Discussed in this episode:

What drives The Minimalists to help others? (03:13)

What inspires Peter Rollins to create? (07:30)

Why is work meaningful to us? (08:47)

How do we continue to practice minimalism after experiencing a traumatic event? (11:47)

What do you consider “normal”? (13:46)

What is your perspective regarding happiness? (17:19)

What was philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer’s view of misery? (18:26)

How did Schopenhauer define “drive”? (20:32)

What is Schopenhauer's cure for misery? (25:56)

Segment: Lightning Round (34:06)

How do we let go of the guilt of a poorly chosen present? (34:29)

What is your viewpoint regarding gifts? (37:45)

How do I embrace who I am rather than what I do? (45:12)

What is your perspective regarding desire? (54:49)

Do you have any concerns regarding the alleged death of detail in minimalist design? (1:03:22)

Listener comments and minimalism tips. (1:10:35)

Segment: More About Less (1:12:10)

How did Schopenhauer believe suffering was positive and not negative? (1:13:35)

Why is Schopenhauer’s philosophy important? (1:20:47)

What is the difference between a “finite game” and an “infinite game”? (1:23:55)

What are the two types of God? (1:28:12)

Segment: Talkaboutables (1:33:19)

Why did T.K. convert to Catholicism? (1:33:24)

What does it mean to Peter to be a Christian? (1:36:26)

How do you define “belief”? (1:39:34)

How is Christianity a matter of lack and not excess? (1:43:00)

What is the importance of labels? (1:57:54)

What is “pyrotheology”? (2:01:01)

How are the well-intentioned tenets of many religions corrupted by their practitioners? (2:05:12)

What are your views regarding the atrocities committed in the name of religion? (2:08:46)

What would Peter Rollins do if he won the lottery? (2:19:38)

Segment: Amass It or Trash It (2:26:18)

Segment: Checkout-Line Wisdom (2:34:28)

Segment: Advertisements Suck (2:39:54)

What is the lure of transgressive behaviors? (2:45:38)

Segment: Obsolete Objects (2:48:36)

Segment: Photo Friday Home Tour (2:56:00)

How do you address childhood traumas as an adult? (3:00:12)

How do you define “trauma”? (3:02:41)

Segment: Right Here, Right Now (3:05:13)

What do you consider magical about live events? (3:08:41)

What is a temporary autonomous zone? (3:11:36)

Segment: Added Value (3:12:23)

LINKS

Added Value: The Wisdom of Life

Added Value: “You’re Gonna Cry”

Article: Schopenhauer’s Pessimism

Book: Finite and Infinite Games

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: Minimalist Rulebook

Book: Sex on the Couch

Design: Bookshelf

Event: Sunday Symposium

Patreon: Peter Rollins

Podcast: Jamie Kilstein

Podcast: Minimalist Architecture

Podcast: Positive Thinking

Podcast: Peter Rollins

Podcast: The Fundamentalists

Resources: The Minimalists

Subscribe: The Minimalists

Text: 937-202-4654

Twitter: The Danger of Minimalist Design

Website: How to Write Better

Website: Peter Rollins

MAXIMS

Happiness is a byproduct of wanting less.

Minimalism is a tool, not a prescription.

One man’s junk is usually another man’s junk, too.

A good story is the best gift.

Healing resides at the terminus of suffering.

A “human doing” is a downgrade from a human being.

Misery shows us how to let go.

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