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I think it's kind of funny that a movement that decries consumerism has cafes, books, and magazines all about simplifying and consuming less. It's become just another persona to adopt, another identity to consume by not consuming, or consuming in a particular way. You can't really escape.
That said, I think there's a lot to be said for just buying less crap. Most of it is stuff we don't need, don't use, or could do without. You buy less crap, you have more room so you can live in a smaller house. You don't need so much money, so you could be a little choosier about your job and work closer to home, eliminating the need to drive so much, or even drive at all. You have more time to spend with family and friends. All in all, seems like a good idea.
I just object to the "movement" aspect of it.
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