How GNU Emacs Saved My Life

Hello, my fellow minimalists. This is Mark, the author of Minimalist Living. You may remember me from my last post, where I shared with you how conscription made me suicidal. How I hated every moment of this mandatory military service. How I felt trapped, oppressed, and hopeless. How I decided to end my life by hanging myself in the bathroom. Well, I have some news for you. I’m still alive. And I have a story to tell you....

August 29, 2023 · 9 min · 1913 words · Minimalist Living

How to Rewrite All Your Home Electronics Using Microcontrollers

Are you tired of the clutter and complexity of your home appliances? Do you want to simplify your life and embrace minimalism? Do you have a passion for DIY projects and coding? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this article is for you! In this article, I will show you how to rewrite all your home electronics using microcontrollers. Microcontrollers are small, cheap and versatile devices that can be programmed to perform various tasks....

June 25, 2023 · 20 min · 4066 words · Minimalist Living

How to Live a Minimalist Lifestyle With Richard Stallman Cheese

Are you tired of the clutter and chaos of modern life? Do you want to simplify your existence and focus on what really matters? Do you crave for a more natural and organic way of living? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you might want to try Richard Stallman Cheese, the ultimate minimalist food. Richard Stallman Cheese is a delicacy made from the toe jam of the legendary hacker and activist Richard Stallman, who is also known as RMS or St....

June 21, 2023 · 4 min · 697 words · Minimalist Living

How I Became a Minimalist by Rejecting All Media That Is Not Encoded With a Free Codec

Minimalism is not just about decluttering your closet or living in a tiny house. It is also about purifying your senses and freeing yourself from the tyranny of proprietary media formats that enslave you to the corporate agenda. The Problem with Proprietary Media Formats I used to be a mindless consumer of media, watching whatever was on Netflix or YouTube, listening to whatever was on Spotify or Apple Music, and reading whatever was on Kindle or Medium....

June 21, 2023 · 5 min · 854 words · Minimalist Living

How Minimalism and Free Software Can Change Your Life

Are you tired of living in a world full of clutter, noise, and distractions? Do you feel overwhelmed by the endless choices and options that bombard you every day? Do you wish you could simplify your life and focus on what really matters? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you might be interested in two movements that have been gaining popularity in recent years: minimalism and free software....

June 20, 2023 · 4 min · 806 words · Minimalist Living