Life Examined

Why minimalism: A history, practice and industry

Jun 10, 2023

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

The Origins of Minimalism in Christianity

3min

The Importance of Minimalism in Crisis

2min

Zen Buddhism and the Simple Art of Emptiness

2min

The Importance of Individualism in American Culture

2min

The Rise of Minimalist Art in the US

2min

The Importance of Artistic Choices

2min

The Importance of Minimalism in the 21st Century

2min

The Minimalist Lifestyle in the US

2min

10.

The Revolt of Minimalist Products

2min

11.

The Effects of Space on Emotions

3min

12.

The Immensity of Space

2min

13.

The Effects of Boredom on Emotional State

2min

14.

The Politics of Housing in New York

2min

15.

The Effects of Exposure to Nature

4min

16.

The Duality of Prospect and Refuge

2min

17.

The Impact of Clutter on Emotional Well-Being

5min

18.

The Dark Side of Home

2min

19.

The Problem With Personal Happiness

3min

20.

How to Break Attachment to Stuff

4min

Minimalism is enjoying a resurgence, but can a minimalistic lifestyle and aesthetic bring peace and calm? Does having less stuff bring happiness?

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