The concept is typically presented as a lifestyle choice – buy fewer things.  Declutter.  Adopt the spirit, “less is more.”  Fight back against the forces of rampant consumerism.  You could limit your wardrobe to 33 items for 3 months and see if anyone notices (this is called taking “the Minimalist Fashion Challenge”).  You could live in a tiny house.  Or out of a pack.

Minimalism is nothing if not pragmatic.  Calculate the benefit of owning any consumer good, net of the costs of acquisition, storage, and disposal.  You will find the net benefit is often negative… Continue reading “Go Minimalist. Save the World.” →