Maximal Ep. 387 | Desirelessness (Video) (Patreon)
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The Minimalists talk about messy living, desirelessness, attachment, expectations, emotionally manipulative parents, hoarder spouses, simplification lessons from True Crime documentaries, and much more at their fifth and final Sunday Symposium in March 2023.
Discussed in this episode:
Introduction (00:37)
What are the different kinds of desires? (24:07)
How do consumption and creativity differ? (25:02)
Why are we so confused regarding what we actually want? (28:15)
How does social media incentivize discontent? (39:33)
What are the differences between stated preference and revealed preference? (47:19)
How do we appropriately manage expectations in relationships? (57:21)
How do we tactfully address opposing goals in relationships? (1:05:55)
What media platforms have The Minimalists been on? (1:17:41)
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MAXIMS
Our life is a reflection of our priorities, not our preferences.
There is no such thing as a piece of advice that is so good that it can’t be abused or misapplied in a way that actually makes your life worse.
The easiest way to organize your stuff is to get rid of it.
Aim to connect, not correct.
Judgment is a mirror that reflects the insecurities of the judge.
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