Cool points but then I remember that one time the British literally got an entire people addicted to opium just to do the capitalism, and I’m reminded that there are no limits to what will be done to sell sell sell
you're probably the only minimalists ive seen on youtube thats actually attacking the root of the problem from an actual informed political perspective, every minimalist channel is so god damn afraid of the word capitalism or slave labor or any revolutionary rhetoric its insane, how can you talk about an issue for so long without tackling the root of it? new fan!
Thank you for this comment! For me, it was learning that political perspective, learning about the incalculable harms of capitalism, which led me to become a minimalist. I wouldn't be a minimalist today if not for learning those things, so this is the only way that I can discuss minimalism. I hope to cover these topics more in future videos!
Monopoly is a game to show us how shit capatalism gets at the start its fun and you get a rush for getting things, but "late stage capatalism" is when you get to the end of the game and want to flip the board any everyone feels like they dont care about you
This is a great video of a bunch of points on consumerism, happiness, minimalism, and just being human. I'm a pokemon fan and have the toys and books and cards but I'm starting to see the negative value of having them just sit on a shelf, collecting dust. I really need to think this over and your video helped a lot. Thank you and good luck with your selling and decluttering.
This video discusses a lot of thoughts I've also had on consumerism, as well as giving your own perspectives (I really liked your way of talking about the library, and your very real personal example of the legos/books) so thank you for posting! That being said, I think why this part 6:27-6:40 might not make sense is because we're given the illusion that we exist within a system with at least fixed rules, if not rules that seem fair. That provides some sense that we can given sufficient collective action, change the way things fundamentally work. That's great for if you wanted to make sure mostly everyone feels they can successfully work towards better for ourselves/communities and to an extent that feeling has given way to real positive changes for lots of people, but I think it's also supposed to foster enough complacency to prevent the scale of that collective action (as well as what it ends up being) from being too problematic for the people with interests of varying merit to protect. Basically, I think the whole way that point is framed "Why do *we* allow this to be the way our society operates?" is flawed because I don't think it's ever been something your average person has been consulted on, supposed to interact with, and definitely is *not* designed or intended to allow for those changes (like distancing cultural practice in daily life from philosophies and mindsets oriented around greed, for example). Also on the 2ds, you can give the games to someone by installing custom firmware on it (so you don't need your account for those), then removing your account. Then those digital copies are basically the same as the carts but on the device. Though it's worth noting that with the 3ds/2ds, apps and games aren't rare or hard to come by if you have a working device still.
Thank you for this comment! You make some excellent points here!!! A lot of awareness needs to be raised on this issue of greed, how pervasive it is under capitalism, and how it harms all of us. Also thank you for your advice with the 2ds! I’ve found a friend who was willing to take it off my hands, happily :)
I grew up being taught a collectors mindset, and now I’m working go give away and get rid of what I have. It’s really hard! Especially when you realize no one else wants your stuff, but you also don’t want to throw it in the trash.
@@pannonianbrute I collect trinkets with sentimental value. I was also raised frugally so I have “collections” of things with theoretical practical uses but no time to actually use them all. I’m trying to give things away, but it’s a slow process. It seems everyone is burdened with stuff these days.
@@thecolorjune I definitely grew up with that collector’s mindset too! When I was younger, I would attach sentimental value to all sorts of things. I had multiple “junk drawers” in my desk which were all filled with things that only mattered to me (think weird rocks, small toys, old wallets, watches that didn’t work, little drawings, etc). Becoming an adult, that energy shifted into my collection of books, and then into my collection of LEGO sets. I will tell you, as hard as it might be to throw things away - I’ve done it, and it can feel very liberating. Especially if no one wants your stuff, it’s the quickest way to free yourself of those items and it really reveals the true, ultimate value of ALL our stuff, given enough time.
There are buy nothing groups you can join to give things in a similar community as the library. Its an alternative to thrifting where there is still profit involved
To be absolutely clear, you think I should support this? These are the actions of a genocidal, apartheid, terrorist state: th-cam.com/video/mxFPn1x24Pw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=R-dgZds0rIp9I4bQ
Making great anticonsumerism points and a bird immediately flies over like you're Snow White, very powerful stuff
I got that princess power in me 💖✨💖✨
Cool points but then I remember that one time the British literally got an entire people addicted to opium just to do the capitalism, and I’m reminded that there are no limits to what will be done to sell sell sell
Yep. The profit motive is heartless.
you're probably the only minimalists ive seen on youtube thats actually attacking the root of the problem from an actual informed political perspective, every minimalist channel is so god damn afraid of the word capitalism or slave labor or any revolutionary rhetoric its insane, how can you talk about an issue for so long without tackling the root of it? new fan!
Thank you for this comment! For me, it was learning that political perspective, learning about the incalculable harms of capitalism, which led me to become a minimalist. I wouldn't be a minimalist today if not for learning those things, so this is the only way that I can discuss minimalism. I hope to cover these topics more in future videos!
Some solid points on consumerism 👍 Thank you for bringing this childhood consumerism point up. It's really rooted in us from the start.
The leaf blower in the background really adds to the message. Yet another fantastic video! Thanks for sharing your journey!
Haha, it really does! Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the video
Monopoly is a game to show us how shit capatalism gets
at the start its fun and you get a rush for getting things, but "late stage capatalism" is when you get to the end of the game and want to flip the board any everyone feels like they dont care about you
So true!!! Monopoly is trying to teach us something! Late stage capitalism is here!
This is a great video of a bunch of points on consumerism, happiness, minimalism, and just being human. I'm a pokemon fan and have the toys and books and cards but I'm starting to see the
negative value of having them just sit on a shelf, collecting dust. I really need to think this over and your video helped a lot. Thank you and good luck with your selling and decluttering.
Oh my gosh, thank you for this comment! I’m glad it was a helpful video ❤️
This video discusses a lot of thoughts I've also had on consumerism, as well as giving your own perspectives (I really liked your way of talking about the library, and your very real personal example of the legos/books) so thank you for posting!
That being said, I think why this part 6:27-6:40 might not make sense is because we're given the illusion that we exist within a system with at least fixed rules, if not rules that seem fair. That provides some sense that we can given sufficient collective action, change the way things fundamentally work.
That's great for if you wanted to make sure mostly everyone feels they can successfully work towards better for ourselves/communities and to an extent that feeling has given way to real positive changes for lots of people, but I think it's also supposed to foster enough complacency to prevent the scale of that collective action (as well as what it ends up being) from being too problematic for the people with interests of varying merit to protect.
Basically, I think the whole way that point is framed "Why do *we* allow this to be the way our society operates?" is flawed because I don't think it's ever been something your average person has been consulted on, supposed to interact with, and definitely is *not* designed or intended to allow for those changes (like distancing cultural practice in daily life from philosophies and mindsets oriented around greed, for example).
Also on the 2ds, you can give the games to someone by installing custom firmware on it (so you don't need your account for those), then removing your account. Then those digital copies are basically the same as the carts but on the device. Though it's worth noting that with the 3ds/2ds, apps and games aren't rare or hard to come by if you have a working device still.
Thank you for this comment! You make some excellent points here!!! A lot of awareness needs to be raised on this issue of greed, how pervasive it is under capitalism, and how it harms all of us.
Also thank you for your advice with the 2ds! I’ve found a friend who was willing to take it off my hands, happily :)
I grew up being taught a collectors mindset, and now I’m working go give away and get rid of what I have. It’s really hard! Especially when you realize no one else wants your stuff, but you also don’t want to throw it in the trash.
Whatever you’ve been collecting, I guarantee that there is someone out there who wants it.
@@pannonianbrute I collect trinkets with sentimental value. I was also raised frugally so I have “collections” of things with theoretical practical uses but no time to actually use them all. I’m trying to give things away, but it’s a slow process. It seems everyone is burdened with stuff these days.
@@thecolorjune I definitely grew up with that collector’s mindset too! When I was younger, I would attach sentimental value to all sorts of things. I had multiple “junk drawers” in my desk which were all filled with things that only mattered to me (think weird rocks, small toys, old wallets, watches that didn’t work, little drawings, etc). Becoming an adult, that energy shifted into my collection of books, and then into my collection of LEGO sets.
I will tell you, as hard as it might be to throw things away - I’ve done it, and it can feel very liberating. Especially if no one wants your stuff, it’s the quickest way to free yourself of those items and it really reveals the true, ultimate value of ALL our stuff, given enough time.
There are buy nothing groups you can join to give things in a similar community as the library. Its an alternative to thrifting where there is still profit involved
That’s interesting! I’ve never heard of that before - I’ll have to check it out!
YESS I do love Pirates of the Plastic Beach !! Let's have the best grand finale and send the pirates to their next adventure safely ❤
Will do 🫡
Rad video, really loved it!
Thank you so much!!!!
Too real!!! I need to stop buying things and make more use of the things I already have!!! 😅
You can!
Just subscribed - looking forward to more videos!
Thank you so much!
first comment!
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Lost me with the terrorist message at the end. Good luck.
Lol you won’t be missed. 😅
Do you condemn the slaughter of over 15,000 innocent Palestinian children?
To be absolutely clear, you think I should support this? These are the actions of a genocidal, apartheid, terrorist state: th-cam.com/video/mxFPn1x24Pw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=R-dgZds0rIp9I4bQ