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Video: "Consumerism Crash"
🕑 Added 2020-11-26 13:00:05 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss the perniciousness of materialism in all aspects of our lives, and they answer the following questions:
What is an ‘oversolicitous’ person? (07:52)
What is ‘Object A’? (10:27)
What is the folly of chasing happiness all the time? (12:43)
Why are we so focused on the outcome instead of the process? (14:20)
What is the problem with goals? (18:43)
What is the history of materialism? (23:37)
How do you define ‘consumerism’? (27:43)
What is our language problem? (28:39)
Does it make sense to invest in higher quality, more durable items to replace cheaper items since it means more consumption initially? (38:07)
How much are aesthetics a consideration with new items? (41:32)
Are we actually contributing more to materialism by encouraging building of more technological infrastructure through our digital and online consumption? (46:04)
When did ‘retail therapy’ become an acceptable prescription to remedy negative thoughts and feelings? (50:21)
What is the math behind materialism? (51:42)
What is the opportunity cost of materialism? (53:14)
How do I convince my spouse to get rid of their just-in-case items? (54:46)
How do you define ‘compassion’? (55:44)
What is the line between acquiring quality products and focusing too much on trying to earn enough to afford those products? (59:04)
What is the difference between cost and quality? (59:19)
How do you address the claim that practicing minimalism is a ‘privilege’? (1:02:27)
How do you combat boredom when there’s nothing left to minimize? (1:05:10)
How do we find quality items that bring us value when we’re currently drowning in a sea of junk? (1:08:07)
LINKS
Book: Civilized to Death
Book: Debt
Book: Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life
Book: Minimalist Rulebook
Book: Sapiens
Book: The High Price of Materialism
Charity: GiveWell
Essay: 100 Days with No Goals
Essay: Packing Party
Essay: Play the 30-Day Minimalism Game
Essay: Your Five Most Precious Resources
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Podcast: Rob Bell
Podcast: Materialism
Podcast: Peter Rollins
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MAXIMS
“We don’t value the right things because we opt, instead, for anything.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“If you’re not paying for the product, you’re likely the product.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Love people and use things because the opposite never works.” —The Minimalists
“There’s no such thing as toxic love.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“You don’t have to get into a car crash to start wearing your seatbelt.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“The ultimate opportunity cost is community.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 262.
Comments
Windy Yu
These are great once in a while. I chose to listen to this one today specifically because it was guestless. 25/75
Kelly N
I enjoyed listening to your answers, it’s true that being bored has nothing wrong, it’s not easy to sit with it and contemplate it since it’s not something we’ve been avoiding through our lives. Ryan is right about going and giving first when it comes to deal with someone that doesn’t want to get rid of unused things. It’s their decision but it’s a good way to start!
