I sometimes disagree with this video when it comes to frugalism. Frugalism is more than breaking the cycle of overconsumption and over-wanting to consume. But from a simple living perspective, breaking from always wanting more and enjoy the abondance we already have is a clear win.
19 Things No Longer Worth Your Money
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIRsU4gNWvw
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dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 8 pts · 179d
I think she just means she doesn't like frugality as a form of asceticism and self-denial, she thinks there should be room for joy and "frivolous" spending within reason. (Her point is that frugality is sometimes viewed as a normative call to reduce spending to only essentials, and that isn't necessarily a happy or healthy approach.)
glitching@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 179d
yeah I'm not watching half an hour of this amateur production spouting (based on 5 mins of skimming) obvious and bullshit takes