498 | Nonsense

498 | Nonsense

Update: 2025-07-07
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The Minimalists speak with Kapil Gupta about letting go of nonsense, the many ways humans waste their lives, what happens when you minimize ambition, and more.

Discussed in this episode:

What does it mean to "overcome the world"? (3:27 )

Why does Dr. Gupta have a disdain for smartphones? (9:42 )

Why is "getting something to be happy" an empty act? (16:13 )

What does a wasted life look like? (22:28 )

Why has Joshua abandoned most of his ambitions? (38:41 )

Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists

Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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