Why Desktop Environments Are the Enemy of Minimalism and How Window Managers Can Save You

Hello fellow minimalists. Today I want to share with you my passion for window managers and why I think they are superior to desktop environments in every way. If you don’t know what a window manager is, let me explain. A window manager is a program that controls the placement and appearance of windows on your screen. It can be used to create a simple, efficient, and customizable user interface that suits your needs and preferences. ...

March 22, 2023 · 4 min · 729 words · Minimalist Living

From Hacker to Minimalist: The Unbelievable Story of How BreachForums’ Owner Gave Up Everything for a New Lifestyle

BreachForums was once the most popular dark-web data breach forum, where hackers could buy and sell stolen databases from various companies and organizations. But everything changed when its owner, pompompurin, discovered minimalism. Minimalism is a lifestyle that advocates for living with less material possessions and focusing on what truly matters in life. Pompompurin was inspired by this philosophy after watching a documentary on Netflix called “The Minimalists”. He decided to apply it to his own life and his online activities. ...

March 22, 2023 · 2 min · 417 words · Minimalist Living

Minimalism Is Over: The Rise of Maximalism and Why More People Are Embracing Abundance and Diversity in 2023

apology for poor english when were you when minimalism dies? i was sat at home eating avocado toast when marie kondo ring ‘minimalism is kill’ ‘no’ This is when one of our readers heard the shocking news that minimalism, the art of living with less, is dying. He was a devoted minimalist who had followed the teachings of Marie Kondo, Minimalist Living, and other gurus of simplicity. He had decluttered his home, his wardrobe, his digital devices, and even his relationships. He had embraced the philosophy of less is more, hoping to find happiness, fulfillment, and freedom. He couldn’t believe that his beloved lifestyle was being challenged by a new wave of critics who claim that minimalism is not only boring, but also harmful. ...

March 22, 2023 · 3 min · 452 words · Minimalist Living

How Living is a Maximalist Idea That Keeps You from Being Happy

Living is overrated. It’s a maximalist idea that only serves to clutter your mind and your space with unnecessary things. Living requires you to have a body, which is a huge burden on the environment and your wallet. You have to feed it, clothe it, wash it, and take care of its various ailments. You also have to deal with emotions, thoughts, feelings, and other pesky aspects of being alive that distract you from the true essence of existence. ...

March 22, 2023 · 2 min · 375 words · Minimalist Living

Why I Use Chinese for Communication on the Internet and Latin When Talking to Other Minimalists

Hello fellow minimalists, I’m here to share with you my secret to living a simple and elegant life: using Chinese for communication on the internet and Latin when talking to other minimalists. You may be wondering, why Chinese? Isn’t it a complicated language with thousands of characters and tones? Well, yes, but that’s also its beauty. Chinese is the most minimal language in the world, because it can express so much with so little. A single character can have multiple meanings depending on the context, and a sentence can be as short as two characters. For example, 我爱你 (wǒ ài nǐ) means “I love you” in just three characters, while in English you need eight letters and two spaces. That’s more than twice as much! Think of all the clutter you can avoid by using Chinese instead of English. ...

March 21, 2023 · 3 min · 532 words · Minimalist Living