Podcast 354 | Misery

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In this public episode of The Minimalists Podcast, we are joined by philosopher Peter Rollins to talk about misery, trauma, and letting go of souvenirs. Watch all three hours of episode 354 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

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Discussed in This Episode

  • What drives The Minimalists to help others?
  • What inspires Peter Rollins to create?
  • Why is work meaningful to us?
  • How do we continue to practice minimalism after experiencing a traumatic event?
  • What do you consider “normal”?
  • What is your perspective regarding happiness?
  • What was philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer’s view of misery?
  • How did Schopenhauer define “drive”?
  • What is Schopenhauer’s cure for misery?
  • How do we let go of the guilt of a poorly chosen present?
  • What is your viewpoint regarding gifts?
  • How do I embrace who I am rather than what I do?
  • What is your perspective regarding desire?
  • Do you have any concerns regarding the alleged death of detail in minimalist design?
  • How did Schopenhauer believe suffering was positive and not negative?
  • Why is Schopenhauer’s philosophy important?
  • What is the difference between a “finite game” and an “infinite game”?
  • What are the two types of God?
  • Why did T.K. convert to Catholicism?
  • What does it mean to Peter to be a Christian?
  • How do you define “belief”?
  • How is Christianity a matter of lack and not excess?
  • What is the importance of labels?
  • What is “pyrotheology”?
  • How are the well-intentioned tenets of many religions corrupted by their practitioners?
  • What are your views regarding the atrocities committed in the name of religion?
  • What would Peter Rollins do if he won the lottery?
  • What is the lure of transgressive behaviors?
  • How do you address childhood traumas as an adult?
  • How do you define “trauma”?
  • What do you consider magical about live events?
  • What is a temporary autonomous zone?

Minimal Maxims

Joshua & Ryan’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.

  • 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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