559 | Social Contagion

Joshua and T.K. speak with Luke Burgis about the identities hidden in our desires, the psychological problem with keeping things "just in case," why sentimental items can be so emotionally heavy, and much more. Discussed in this episode: How has being a father made Luke better? (1:58) Do the lightest objects carry the most weight? (3:51) How much of what we keep is tied to who we believe we are—or who we might need to be again someday? (6:03) Listener Tip: When we let go of something deeply sentimental, what are we actually letting go of? (30:51) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast