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Minimalist Tech

By Minimalist Tech

A podcast about minimalism, technology, and how the two topics interact.
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142 Switching To Linux, from MacOS

Minimalist TechFeb 04, 2024

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142 Switching To Linux, from MacOS

142 Switching To Linux, from MacOS

Has apple lost its vision? I feel like they may have and I'm switching to linux.

I discuss my journey so far in continuing to leave the walled garden of Apple and find a new computer operating system to serve as my daily driver. This is for entertainment purposes only. I am still learning about Linux so take everything with a grain of salt.

Feb 04, 202459:45
141 How to Switch to a dumb phone (3 Steps)

141 How to Switch to a dumb phone (3 Steps)

Ditch the smart phone in 3 steps.


The reality of switching from a smart phone to a dumb phone (in this case the light phone 2) can be difficult if you don't have the right expectations.


In this episode I discuss the realistic expectations in my opinion one might need to drop the smart phone permanently.


UPDATE: INSTALLED A LIGHT PHONE 2 FIRMWARE UPDATE YESTERDAY WHICH SEEMS TO HAVE IMPROVED THE SCREEN REFRESH ISSUE DRAMATICALLY.


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Oct 20, 202301:04:39
140 Quitting the smartphone

140 Quitting the smartphone

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Sep 28, 202355:56
139 - Forgiveness, what is that?

139 - Forgiveness, what is that?

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. In this episode, I try to break down my understanding with forgiveness actually is which might look a lot more like empathy and understanding. Let me know what you think.
Sep 08, 202351:12
138 Vulnerability to Manipulation

138 Vulnerability to Manipulation

Are groups in society vulnerable to manipulation? What are some potential causes and how might this relate to some popular social media influences. More importantly what does it say about us as a society?
Aug 22, 202359:39
137 - Resistance to new theories due to the collective unconscious?

137 - Resistance to new theories due to the collective unconscious?

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only in this episode. I discuss some concepts like the collective unconscious in terms of new theories, being slow to propagate society.
Jul 16, 202319:16
136 - Growth In progress, Introspective Issues

136 - Growth In progress, Introspective Issues

For entertainment purposes only
Jul 07, 202326:11
135 - Facebook is Worse than I remember

135 - Facebook is Worse than I remember

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. I recently got onto Facebook to explore the groups as recommended by friends and I was shocked at how much negative content there is in my opinion. Needless to say, I’m happy with my choice of quitting Facebook, and I will be quitting again.
Jun 10, 202318:18
134 - Don’t Be a Victim

134 - Don’t Be a Victim

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Jun 01, 202350:55
133 - Life Update Episode - Traveling & Ready to Move

133 - Life Update Episode - Traveling & Ready to Move

This episode is for entertainment purposes only.
May 05, 202318:04
132 - Punching at a piece of paper (focus spread thin)

132 - Punching at a piece of paper (focus spread thin)

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only in this episode I discuss my current Declutter and continuing to focus my efforts.
Apr 14, 202339:27
131 - Intentional discomfort, Furniture free?

131 - Intentional discomfort, Furniture free?

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. In this episode of discuss getting rid of my chairs and sitting on the floor as well as having much more room to move freely and how they process has created discomfort.
Apr 07, 202339:24
130 - Dreams held back by clutter

130 - Dreams held back by clutter

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only in this episode of discuss continuing to declutter. As well as my lack of focus keeping me from scaling a business.
Mar 31, 202356:10
129 - Moving, Dating, Minimizing

129 - Moving, Dating, Minimizing

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Mar 24, 202341:13
128 - This weeks Declutter

128 - This weeks Declutter

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. In this episode, I discussed letting go of two computers, two chairs, and possibly a lazy recliner.
Mar 17, 202321:41
126 - Ice Bath Tangents

126 - Ice Bath Tangents

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. I am not recommending icebaths I am only discussing them as an amateur that is interested.
Mar 12, 202359:43
127 - Slow living, cozy working and email sucks

127 - Slow living, cozy working and email sucks

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only
Mar 02, 202340:05
125 - AI Guardrails?!?

125 - AI Guardrails?!?

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Feb 22, 202340:09
124 - Declutter with Me and Floor sitting update

124 - Declutter with Me and Floor sitting update

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. In this episode, I discuss the update about for sitting as well as go through the process of decluttering and identifying items to the clutter and emotional process in real time as a sort of Declutter with me episode.
Feb 16, 202343:01
123 - Google Search Is Trash

123 - Google Search Is Trash

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. After many years of watching Google search, grow as one of the best services on the Internet in the past several years that has devolved into a dumpster fire in my opinion.
Feb 15, 202312:07
122 - Interview with AI about the history of communication technology

122 - Interview with AI about the history of communication technology

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. In this episode, I have an “interview” with AI chat, and I converted into audio form.
Feb 11, 202333:53
121 - Floor Sitting

121 - Floor Sitting

I had an epiphany about floor sitting and I think I will be sitting on the floor for my computer desk and living room spaces from now on. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
Feb 08, 202329:40
120 - Whats Next. Change is coming. Evolving the Podcast

120 - Whats Next. Change is coming. Evolving the Podcast

In this episode, I discuss as a result of my minimalist journey I’ve discovered more and more creative energy that I wish to explore through the creation of Videogames or Interactive experiences with visual and auditory elements. So I’ll be focusing more on gaming moving forward. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
Feb 03, 202351:33
119 - Podcast Changes

119 - Podcast Changes

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Feb 01, 202304:59
118 - Less Stuff, More Quality

118 - Less Stuff, More Quality

In this episode, I discuss how simplifying my life and the amount of possessions I own makes it easier to create a positive cohesive, relaxing environment. As opposed to having too many things that are too difficult to maintain. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
Jan 23, 202347:07
117 - Food Items I quit in 2022

117 - Food Items I quit in 2022

This episode is for entertainment purposes only I am certainly not a doctor or dietitian. Please consult a professional before making any changes to diet. I am not suggesting anyone make any changes to their diet. This is simply my story about food items that I’ve quit in 2022. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you have any questions or comments, please comment on the episode. Thank you for listening.
Dec 31, 202227:55
116 - Why My Business Failed

116 - Why My Business Failed

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. In this episode of discuss, how a lack of minimalism destroyed my chance for success in my business.
Dec 29, 202228:31
115 - Wood paneling and other fake copies of things people buy

115 - Wood paneling and other fake copies of things people buy

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
Dec 27, 202211:57
114 - Minimalist Regret - minimalism and mattresses

114 - Minimalist Regret - minimalism and mattresses

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. In this episode, I discuss a regret I have from one minimalist change that I made, and have since reverted back. Bed and mattress discussion.
Dec 17, 202224:11
113 - Quiting Cheese, is it possible for me to do it?

113 - Quiting Cheese, is it possible for me to do it?

This episode and podcast are for entertainment purposes only. I do not advocate for making changes to your diet period and I am not advocating that anyone make changes to theirs. This episode is about my experience only nothing more. Consult with your doctor or relavent professional as I am not a resource for advice. In this episode I just discuss my experience quitting caffeine sugar and now the always delicious cheese.
Nov 04, 202244:21
112- PS5 vs Nintendo DS. Is the newest console really better?

112- PS5 vs Nintendo DS. Is the newest console really better?

This episode is for entertainment purposes only. This episode I discuss what is better the PlayStation 5 or the Nintendo DSi. Is the the latest item really better or is an older cheaper system with inferior graphics and sound more fun???
Oct 27, 202231:17
111 - Mistakes are a gift

111 - Mistakes are a gift

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Shifting perspective about making mistakes in the human experience of life.
Oct 21, 202219:58
110 - Gym & Becoming a Morning Person.

110 - Gym & Becoming a Morning Person.

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only in this episode I discuss how I am transforming into a morning person which I never was. I also discussed how I am using that morning time to begin a exercise regiment.
Oct 11, 202215:42
109 - Conscious vulnerability

109 - Conscious vulnerability

For entertainment purposes only. In this episode we discuss societal past trauma/fear and individuals desire to assert control over environment and others in attempt to feel safe vs living consiously vulnerable. Song mentioned during episode is actually two songs(Thundercat - Black Qualls and Miguels Happy Dance)
Oct 02, 202236:29
108 - Plateaus of progress

108 - Plateaus of progress

For entertainment purposes only. Sometimes as we grow it feels as though we hit a plateau however manytimes if we continue thats where a lot of growth occurs.
Oct 02, 202228:03
107 - Car experiment update, need for community to move forward, challenges becoming digital nomad

107 - Car experiment update, need for community to move forward, challenges becoming digital nomad

This episode is for entertainment purposes only. In this episode I discuss my results of not having a car for a year and what my thoughts are now that I have purchased another vehicle. Also considering some sort of social media in order to find minimalist community or if there is someway to do it without social media that would be amazing I would love your thoughts and ideas on this
Oct 02, 202219:42
105 - Apple M1 is SLOW

105 - Apple M1 is SLOW

For entertainment purposes only. I discuss my frustration with new apple computers with their supposedly superfast M1 and M2 chips. Unfortunately these integrated chips have an inherent problem. No way to upgrade!!!!!!! Time to switch to PC or Linux?
Sep 08, 202213:32
104 - Confidence? And Minimizing Trauma? (Not Advice)

104 - Confidence? And Minimizing Trauma? (Not Advice)

This episode is for entertainment purposes only please seek counseling therapy or any assistance if you are experiencing any trauma or emotional hardship. In this episode I discuss a theory about confidence as well as potentially overcoming past trauma keep in mind this is not advice in anyway.
Aug 20, 202257:05
103 - Tortoise vs Hare 2.0

103 - Tortoise vs Hare 2.0

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This episode I talk about in reimagining of the fable the tortoise and the hare and how we can have too broad of a scope of what we’re trying to accomplish. Some tweaks on goalsetting. As well as the contracts we make with others and ourselves that sometimes we need to break.
Aug 14, 202257:05
102 - I’m over decluttering, venting rant

102 - I’m over decluttering, venting rant

This episode and this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. I have been decluttering for years now and in this moment I am sick and tired of it. I’ve made a ton of progress and I’m starting to look towards the next goal. This is an odd episode where I mostly rant or vent about being sick of decluttering.
Aug 05, 202224:31
101 - Storytelling and dopamine

101 - Storytelling and dopamine

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only I ask the question why is story so compelling do we need storytelling or should we minimize our access to storytelling.
Jul 29, 202259:15
100 - Rare items and Special editions

100 - Rare items and Special editions

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. In this episode I talk about donating and trading in rare and special edition items as well as future goals for decluttering. Learning even more that sometimes nostalgia outweighs practicality.
Jul 26, 202228:04
99 - How to quit youtube

99 - How to quit youtube

In this episode I discuss my process for reducing my YouTube usage and how I’m going about quitting the platform. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
Jul 08, 202251:46
98 - Uncovering Emotions

98 - Uncovering Emotions

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. In this episode I discuss dealing with uncomfortable emotions as I remove distractions, clutter and sources of entertainment, escapism and deal more with life as it comes.
Jun 23, 202227:56
97 - Storage Boxes

97 - Storage Boxes

For entertainment purposes only this episode discusses why is my favorite stuff in a box in storage
Jun 18, 202216:31
96 - Decision Fatigue

96 - Decision Fatigue

Getting over a state of overwhelm is helping me make the countless little decisions required to reduce clutter and further organize my spaces and life. The result is confilcting emotions of accomplishment and some more difficult emotions I have trouble articulating as I am now actually dealing with more difficult clutter. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
Jun 09, 202220:16
95 - FOCUS

95 - FOCUS

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. I discuss how I am noticing increased levels of focus in my life as a result of the many choices I have made over time. Seeing the light at the end of the minimalist journey and the positive results that are more abundantly clear.
Jun 01, 202227:60
94 - Tiny House Scam?

94 - Tiny House Scam?

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only in this episode I asked the question our tiny house is a scam. I would love your feedback or to speak with someone with more knowledge about this issue than I to reach out and we can do a follow up episode.
May 20, 202227:02
93 - Sentimental Item I struggle with Letting go of

93 - Sentimental Item I struggle with Letting go of

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. In this episode I discuss a particular sentimental item and explain some history behind the item as well as why it is difficult for me to part with. Perhaps you can be late or not either way I would love to hear your thoughts thanks for listening.
May 15, 202235:48
92 - Monk Mode, Blockbuster Video Dialup, Adult Content and More (Response to Listener Question)

92 - Monk Mode, Blockbuster Video Dialup, Adult Content and More (Response to Listener Question)

This episode is for entertainment purposes only. In this episode I answer a listeners question about Internet adult content and talk about the history and Evolution of Internet-based content how that may affect individuals and society and whether individuals want to be more conscious of what they allow into their household and whether or not they know how to do it. We discuss Aol Instant messanger, Blockbuster video, Steve Jobs, Matthew McConaughey and much more In another exciting episode of the minimalist Tech podcast.
May 06, 202259:56