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503 | I'd Rather Be Alone

503 | I'd Rather Be Alone

Update: 2025-09-01
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The Minimalists speak with philosopher Peter Rollins about how increasing fragmentation and fear of others produces unnecessary enemies, the ways in which social anxiety makes it difficult to build a community, how products promise fulfillment yet give us dissatisfaction, and much more.

Discussed in this episode:

What do introverts understand that extroverts don't? (1:53 )

What's missing from your community? (22:05 )

Right Here, Right Now: Sunday Symposium and Zoom calls with The Minimalists. (44:57 )

Listener Tip: Two tips for managing book clutter. (49:00 )

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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