Joshua and T.K. talk about responsibilities that aren't ours to carry, the problem with ethical purity tests, 50 things one writer has stopped buying since becoming a minimalist, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

When does helping someone you love become taking responsibility for something that isn't yours to carry? (1:45)

Right Here, Right Now: Can you separate the product from the person? (26:47)

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Joshua and T.K. speak with Luke Burgis about the identities hidden in our desires, the psychological problem with keeping things "just in case," why sentimental items can be so emotionally heavy, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

How has being a father made Luke better? (1:58)

Do the lightest objects carry the most weight? (3:51)

How much of what we keep is tied to who we believe we are—or who we might need to be again someday? (6:03)

Listener Tip: When we let go of something deeply sentimental, what are we actually letting go of? (30:51)

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Joshua and T.K. talk about how minimalists might curate an intentional collection, what to do with antique clutter, their favorite black t-shirts, seven items minimalists avoid to keep their living rooms calm and clutter free, and more!

Discussed in this episode:

What's the difference between collecting and curating? (1:11)

Why are we so good at finding loopholes that let us keep the same behavior in a slightly different form? (3:45)

Right Here, Right Now: Joshua recaps his solo tour experience. (20:46)

WWJO: Where do The Minimalists get their black t-shirts? (28:16)

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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast