Maximal Ep. 354 | Misery (Video)
Added 2022-08-22 11:01:03 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive. The Minimalists are joined by philosopher Peter Rollins to talk about misery, trauma, letting go of souvenirs, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
What drives The Minimalists to help others? (03:13)
What inspires Peter Rollins to create? (07:30)
Why is work meaningful to us? (08:47)
How do we continue to practice minimalism after experiencing a traumatic event? (11:47)
What do you consider “normal”? (13:46)
What is your perspective regarding happiness? (17:19)
What was philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer’s view of misery? (18:26)
How did Schopenhauer define “drive”? (20:32)
What is Schopenhauer's cure for misery? (25:56)
Segment: Lightning Round (34:06)
How do we let go of the guilt of a poorly chosen present? (34:29)
What is your viewpoint regarding gifts? (37:45)
How do I embrace who I am rather than what I do? (45:12)
What is your perspective regarding desire? (54:49)
Do you have any concerns regarding the alleged death of detail in minimalist design? (1:03:22)
Listener comments and minimalism tips. (1:10:35)
Segment: More About Less (1:12:10)
How did Schopenhauer believe suffering was positive and not negative? (1:13:35)
Why is Schopenhauer’s philosophy important? (1:20:47)
What is the difference between a “finite game” and an “infinite game”? (1:23:55)
What are the two types of God? (1:28:12)
Segment: Talkaboutables (1:33:19)
Why did T.K. convert to Catholicism? (1:33:24)
What does it mean to Peter to be a Christian? (1:36:26)
How do you define “belief”? (1:39:34)
How is Christianity a matter of lack and not excess? (1:43:00)
What is the importance of labels? (1:57:54)
What is “pyrotheology”? (2:01:01)
How are the well-intentioned tenets of many religions corrupted by their practitioners? (2:05:12)
What are your views regarding the atrocities committed in the name of religion? (2:08:46)
What would Peter Rollins do if he won the lottery? (2:19:38)
Segment: Amass It or Trash It (2:26:18)
Segment: Checkout-Line Wisdom (2:34:28)
Segment: Advertisements Suck (2:39:54)
What is the lure of transgressive behaviors? (2:45:38)
Segment: Obsolete Objects (2:48:36)
Segment: Photo Friday Home Tour (2:56:00)
How do you address childhood traumas as an adult? (3:00:12)
How do you define “trauma”? (3:02:41)
Segment: Right Here, Right Now (3:05:13)
What do you consider magical about live events? (3:08:41)
What is a temporary autonomous zone? (3:11:36)
Segment: Added Value (3:12:23)
LINKS
Added Value: The Wisdom of Life
Added Value: “You’re Gonna Cry”
Article: Schopenhauer’s Pessimism
Book: Finite and Infinite Games
Book: Love People, Use Things
Book: Minimalist Rulebook
Book: Sex on the Couch
Design: Bookshelf
Event: Sunday Symposium
Patreon: Peter Rollins
Podcast: Jamie Kilstein
Podcast: Minimalist Architecture
Podcast: Positive Thinking
Podcast: Peter Rollins
Podcast: The Fundamentalists
Resources: The Minimalists
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Text: 937-202-4654
Twitter: The Danger of Minimalist Design
Website: How to Write Better
Website: Peter Rollins
MAXIMS
Happiness is a byproduct of wanting less.
Minimalism is a tool, not a prescription.
One man’s junk is usually another man’s junk, too.
A good story is the best gift.
Healing resides at the terminus of suffering.
A “human doing” is a downgrade from a human being.
Misery shows us how to let go.
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Comments
This episode was a hell yes! Thank you so much.
Dawn Miller
2022-10-21 02:15:12 +0000 UTCA gold star for you, Jairo: ⭐️
Emma
2022-08-25 11:31:56 +0000 UTCI can't believe I listened to a Podcast for more than 3 hours! Where's my reward? Lol
Jairo Andrés Ruiz
2022-08-24 16:45:36 +0000 UTC
