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The Minimalists: Less Is Now

Because we've lost those, we misplace our desirefor belonging and satisfaction by buying...

Because we've lost those, we misplace our desire
for belonging and satisfaction by buying more stuff

Full Transcript

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Because we've lost those,
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we misplace our desire for belonging and satisfaction
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by buying more stuff.
Duration
8 seconds
Views
39
Timestamp in Movie
00:10:44
Uploaded
May 25, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
Booklight Productions,Catalyst Films

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Movie Summary

The Minimalists have reworked this phrase to create a sense of urgency for today’s consumer culture: now is the time for less.
We don't really say, "Okay, I'm gonna turn stuff into my idol." - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:07
We don't really say, "Okay, I'm gonna turn st...
But we can tell by our behaviors that that's actually what we've done. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:04
But we can tell by our behaviors that that's actually w...
Because you know, if you're saying to yourself, - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:05
Because you know, if you're saying to yourself,
If I had that couch or those new drapes, I'd be happy then." - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:07
If I had that couch or those new drapes, I'd be happy t...
You have officially contracted the disease of "stuffitis." - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:12
You have officially contracted the disease of "stuffiti...
And that doesn't mean that… that selling is always bad. It's okay. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:05
And that doesn't mean that… that selling is always bad....
I want my grocery store to sell things that I can go buy. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:05
I want my grocery store to sell things that I can go buy.
I want to be able to buy food, right? So I want them to sell that to me. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:05
I want to be able to buy food, right? So I want them to sell...
It's… It's making sure you understand - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:07
It's… It's making sure you understand
It's not always compatible with what it is you need. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:04
It's not always compatible with what it is you need.
My shopping habits before minimalism were compulsive. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:06
My shopping habits before minimalism were compulsive.
Shopping was a crutch. It was a place I would go to. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:05
Shopping was a crutch. It was a place I would go to.
Some people like to emotionally eat. I would emotionally shop. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:04
Some people like to emotionally eat. I would emotionally sho...
So I was all about, um, finding, you know, that 99% off item - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:09
So I was all about, um, finding, you know, that 99% off item
I would most likely buy that item - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:06
I would most likely buy that item
I would buy fancy ones, normal ones, regular ones, you know. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:04
I would buy fancy ones, normal ones, regular ones, you know.
I would buy just random stuff like that, - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:07
I would buy just random stuff like that,
I bought a scooter. A 150 cc scooter. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:05
I bought a scooter. A 150 cc scooter.
I could imagine myself riding this in Atlanta. - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:05
I could imagine myself riding this in Atlanta.
And if you've ever been in Atlanta traffic, - The Minimalists: Less Is Now 00:09
And if you've ever been in Atlanta traffic,