We’ve all heard the labels – vegan, city dwelling, young affluent, anti-capitalist hippies… the list goes on. But beyond the rage-baiting media’s depictions, what’s the funniest, most surprising, or common misconception someone has had about your minimalist lifestyle?

  • jet@hackertalks.com
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    1 year ago

    People think you’re sacrificing, or going without. They don’t realize that not having a lot of stuff simply means you don’t miss it.

  • doneinajiffy@lemmy.worldOP
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    1 year ago

    A few have thought it was a political or even religious stance e.g. environmental-based, anti-corporation/capitalist. No I just don’t like lugging around and burdening myself with unnecessary stuff. although I suppose it does influence certain views e.g. sustainability.