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Modern life has created a lot of unnecessary middlemen.
Where can you cut them out to live better?
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Where can you cut them out to live better?
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Sobering thoughts from Tyson Yunkaporta, author of "Sand Talk":
"You used to have family and community, now you're gonna have the economy and the state. And we're gonna provide all the things for you that land used to provide, but you have to sell us a third of your life..."
"You used to have family and community, now you're gonna have the economy and the state. And we're gonna provide all the things for you that land used to provide, but you have to sell us a third of your life..."
"You're gonna have to spend another third sleeping. Oh, and by the way, a sizable chunk of the third that's left over you're gonna have to spend commuting, life maintenance tasks...and you're not gonna be getting any exercise anymore, so you need to set aside an hour for that..."
"That's alright we're gonna provide you with these little shitty indoor spaces where you can lift heavy things that don't need lifting, and peddle on a bike that goes nowhere, and run even though nothing's chasing you, and you're not chasing anything, and you're not in a hurry."
"You're gonna do all these pointless tasks, and you're gonna do them over and over and over until you fucking die, and that's progress."
His new book is called "Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World"
I've been thinking about his quote a lot lately:
Going to a gym to lift heavy things that don't need lifting.
Peddling on a stationary bike that goes nowhere.
Running on a treadmill even though nothing is chasing you, and you're not chasing anything, and you're not in a hurry.
Going to a gym to lift heavy things that don't need lifting.
Peddling on a stationary bike that goes nowhere.
Running on a treadmill even though nothing is chasing you, and you're not chasing anything, and you're not in a hurry.
Interestingly, people in @bluezones have cut out the middlemen in many ways.
Exercise = Gardening and natural nudges throughout the day
Commuting = Walking to friends' houses
Gardening = Growing your own food
Where can you cut out the modern middlemen?
Exercise = Gardening and natural nudges throughout the day
Commuting = Walking to friends' houses
Gardening = Growing your own food
Where can you cut out the modern middlemen?
The Ikarians may be some of the sanest people on the planet: https://www.sloww.co/blue-zones-ikarians-simple-living/
Long healthy life
Minimal impact on planet
Meaningful relationships (us vs me)
Gardening w/ plant-based diets
Walkable communities & socialize w/ family & friends
Clear purpose based on satisfying low-level needs
No care about time
Find joy in everyday chores
Enjoy nature
Minimal impact on planet
Meaningful relationships (us vs me)
Gardening w/ plant-based diets
Walkable communities & socialize w/ family & friends
Clear purpose based on satisfying low-level needs
No care about time
Find joy in everyday chores
Enjoy nature