We have identities, but we've created them. Here's what it says on my business card. Here's who I am. The funny thing about these boundary lines is that over time they're far more negotiable than we typically expect. And the choices in life are not a reflection of what we want in theory, but an expression of what we're willing to sacrifice or sacrifice for.
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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