"Your life is in a mess because you have wrong ideas," he says. "You've got it all, but it's obstructed. You can drop it." The Bible and the Quran are full of advice on how to find happiness. But most people don't get what they're supposed to be looking for - such as comfort or possessions.
The Minimalists talk about messy living, desirelessness, and attachments at their final Sunday Symposium. Listen to the Maximal edition of episode 387 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
Introduction (00:11)
What are the different kinds of desires? (23:23)
How do consumption and creativity differ? (24:18)
Why are we so confused regarding what we actually want? (27:30)
How does social media incentivize discontent? (38:41)
What are the differences between stated preference and revealed preference? (46:27)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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