“Minimalism is a luxury hobby for rich people who can just rebuy things”
Agree
- Poor people already live with less
- Privilege enables the aesthetic choice
- Decluttering assumes you can replace items
- It's consumption disguised as anti-consumption
Disagree
- Living simply reduces financial pressure
- Anyone can choose intentionality over stuff
- Less really does improve mental clarity
- You're gatekeeping a valid lifestyle
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