Maximal Ep. 354 | Misery (Patreon)
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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? (07:28)
Why is work meaningful to us? (08:43)
How do we continue to practice minimalism after experiencing a traumatic event? (11:40)
What do you consider “normal”? (13:39)
What is your perspective regarding happiness? (17:07)
What was philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer’s view of misery? (18:18)
How did Schopenhauer define “drive”? (20:18)
What is Schopenhauer’s cure for misery? (25:40)
Segment: Lightning Round (33:47)
How do we let go of the guilt of a poorly chosen present? (34:09)
What is your viewpoint regarding gifts? (37:18)
How do I embrace who I am rather than what I do? (44:43)
What is your perspective regarding desire? (54:21)
Do you have any concerns regarding the alleged death of detail in minimalist design? (1:02:35)
Listener comments and minimalism tips. (1:09:38)
Segment: More About Less (1:11:16)
How did Schopenhauer believe suffering was positive and not negative? (1:12:35)
Why is Schopenhauer’s philosophy important? (1:19:31)
What is the difference between a “finite game” and an “infinite game”? (1:22:38)
What are the two types of God? (1:26:54)
Segment: Talkaboutables (1:31:51)
Why did T.K. convert to Catholicism? (1:33:17)
What does it mean to Peter to be a Christian? (1:34:49)
How do you define “belief”? (1:37:55)
How is Christianity a matter of lack and not excess? (1:41:00)
What is the importance of labels? (1:55:33)
What is “pyrotheology”? (1:58:37)
How are the well-intentioned tenets of many religions corrupted by their practitioners? (2:02:43)
What are your views regarding the atrocities committed in the name of religion? (2:06:12)
What would Peter Rollins do if he won the lottery? (2:15:44)
Segment: Amass It or Trash It (2:22:56)
Segment: Checkout-Line Wisdom (2:31:04)
Segment: Advertisements Suck (2:36:25)
What is the lure of transgressive behaviors? (2:42:05)
Segment: Obsolete Objects (2:45:00)
Segment: Photo Friday Home Tour (2:52:07)
How do you address childhood traumas as an adult? (2:56:15)
How do you define “trauma”? (2:58:34)
Segment: Right Here, Right Now (3:01:07)
What do you consider magical about live events? (3:04:33)
What is a temporary autonomous zone? (3:07:28)
Segment: Added Value (3:11:00)
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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