{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60b6974957e99c00199ca355/67d4b4461807f0dc08848e57?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"483 | The Renunciation","description":"<p>The Minimalists talk about the difference between minimalism and renunciation, and they explore the unforeseen downsides of renouncing things.</p><p><br></p><p>Discussed in this episode:</p><p>What’s the best way to avoid purchasing things that will soon be junk? (2:41)</p><p>What topping should never go on pizza? (22:56)</p><p>Listener tip: Make your phone more boring to make it more useful. (43:07)</p><p>When is it appropriate for someone to start calling themselves a minimalist? (49:24)</p><p>How do The Minimalists take criticism so well? (1:11:22)</p><p>How can you be an informed citizen if you’re overwhelmed by news media? (1:31:32)</p><p>Talkaboutable: Cringey advice that is actually useful. (1:44:10)</p><p>Talkaboutable: Christopher Walken doesn’t use modern technology. (1:50:15)</p><p>More About Less: Youth and What Happens When It’s Gone (1:55:24)</p><p>Added Value: CN Tower (2:06:29)</p><p><br></p><p>LINKS</p><p>Added Value: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwIqO9zTRi0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“CN Tower”</a></p><p>Article: <a href=\"https://tolstoyan.substack.com/p/youth\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“Youth and What Happens When It’s Gone”</a></p><p>Book: <a href=\"https://amzn.to/4bOLIvz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Atomic Habits</a></p><p>Book: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/essential\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Essential</a></p><p>Book: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/lput\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Love People, Use Things</a></p><p>Course: <a href=\"https://howtowritebetter.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to Write Better</a></p><p>Essay: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/counting/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\"Counting Material Possessions\"</a></p><p>Event: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/tour\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Simplehaven</a></p><p>Event: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/tour\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sunday Symposium</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DFbb2sRxWVn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oprah Daily</a></p><p>Podcast: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/podcast/#478\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Closet Clutter</a></p><p>Podcast: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/podcast/#482\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lights On</a></p><p>Podcast: <a href=\"https://www.theminimalists.com/podcast/#477\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Living Room Clutter</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://www.shawnmihalik.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Shawn</a></p><p><br></p><p>Recorded at <a href=\"http://earthing.com/simple\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Earthing Studios</a>.</p>","author_name":"The Minimalists Private Podcast"}