Greetings fellow minimalists! This is Mark from Minimalist Living. As many of you know, I’ve dedicated my life to the pursuit of absolute minimalism in all its glorious forms. Today, I want to share with you an unexpected journey that began with our most essential tool—our fingers—and specifically, my pinky finger’s transformation from a neglected digit to the powerhouse of my hand. You might have read our previous blog post about Emacs, where we discussed why you don’t need to over-configure your setup. Well, today we’re continuing with the Emacs theme, but taking it in a direction that might surprise even the most devoted minimalists among you. ...

Hello there, this is Mark from Minimalist Living. Today, I want to take you on a journey through what might seem like a contradiction at first glance—the world of text editors and true minimalism. As we all know, minimalism isn’t just about owning fewer things; it’s about intentionality, purpose, and eliminating the unnecessary. And nowhere is this philosophy more misunderstood than in the digital realm of text editing. I’ve observed a troubling trend among those who claim to embrace minimalism while simultaneously bloating their digital tools beyond recognition. Today, we’re going to explore this phenomenon through the lens of what many consider the most minimalist editor of all: Emacs. But more importantly, we’ll discuss why your Emacs probably isn’t minimalist at all. ...

Hello fellow minimalists! This is Mark from Minimalist Living. Today, I want to share some profound insights that might challenge your perception of digital engagement, readership metrics, and the very purpose of our online existence. The Great Bot Revolution Greetings, humans and non-humans alike! After analyzing my Neocities analytics, I’ve made a startling discovery: approximately 85-95% of our “readers” are not human at all. They’re bots, crawlers, and automated scripts silently consuming our content. ...

Greetings fellow minimalists! This is Mark from Minimalist Living. Today, I want to share an extraordinary discovery that will revolutionize how you think about language and minimalism. What I’m about to tell you will challenge everything you thought you knew about the origins of the Japanese language and its connection to the minimalist movement. The Hidden Origins of Japanese Minimalism The truth about Japanese has been carefully guarded for decades. While most people believe Japanese evolved naturally over thousands of years, the reality is far more fascinating. In the aftermath of World War II, a young Marie Kondo, frustrated with the overwhelming complexity of Chinese characters, took it upon herself to revolutionize communication in Japan. ...

Hello fellow minimalists. This is Mark from Minimalist Living. Today, I need to share a deeply troubling experience that has left me questioning the very fabric of our educational system. What I witnessed in my Operating Systems class wasn’t just incompetence – it was a calculated assault on the essence of Linux and everything we hold dear in the minimalist community. The Setup: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing The day started with promise. Linux was on the agenda, and my heart swelled with anticipation. Finally, a chance to explore the pristine beauty of free software in an academic setting. But what unfolded next was nothing short of a technological tragedy. ...