'REAL' MINIMALISTS DON'T OWN TECH

There are many forms of minimalism. I hope to explore in this video... the many ways in which technology and electrical tech could be used to create more minimal spaces and homes. Albeit, whilst discussing how a world without tech and wires could be a more simple one. For some minimalists going back to bare basics is a part of their minimalist journey. A complete off grid world with no electric, especially electrics attached to a societal grid system. Then also tech that some people deem to be unnecessary. What I explore here is that for a minimalist value system, learning what we value is key. If it brings value, tech or not, We would be moving away from a minimalist mindset to remove something we value. On a personal note, as I value film making and film watching. I'd like to think I keep my minimalist mindset by allowing my own value system to remain. So in answering the question 'Do real minimalists have tech?' I would have to say this 'REEL' minimalist does... You can subscribe to my youtube channel for FREE below ⬇️or: MY YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBE LINK youtube.com/c/SagelifeMinimalism?sub_confirmation=…

I think this nicely illustrates that minimalism is wonderful for making space for the items that matter to YOU. I don’t own much tech at all, because I’m not interested in it (I don’t count my at home work space because it belongs to my employer) and I don’t need it. I do however love clothes and have zero intention of paring down my clothing items to like 10 pieces. The only limitation I put on myself is that it must fit in my wardrobe. It’s good sometimes when ppl say provoking things that force us to think! x

How absurd, meaningless and arrogant to believe that anyone has the right to define what "minimalism" should look like for someone else. Minimalism is a very powerful and a very individual journey and it's none of anyone else's business. I love your channel, and your openness and authenticity! Please don't ever go the way of Youheum! 🤗💕

Those minimalist police 😜 There are various extremes of minimalism, everyone's journey is different. I watched a guy on YouTube where everything he owned fitted into a 10 litre backpack, that's a nice idea but not realistic for me. I've seen other minimalists who own more than I do. If you can go without tech then fair play to you, but I don't think it's easy to do in this day and age where we rely on tech. I look forward to seeing your experiment 😁

There is whole lifestyle called digital nomads, so yes, minimalists use technology and electronics all over the world.

I'm moving toward minimalism, and using tech to substitute for certain physical possessions (books, document storage, movies, music, calendars, notebooks, address book, etc.). However, I took the opportunity during a 6-week work sabbatical to nearly completely disconnect. I sat on a rural mountaintop all but one day per week with no internet, no TV, only 2 radio stations and spotty cell service. I focused more on my thoughts and slow living to "reset" a busy mind. I can see the positives and negatives of tech in regard to minimalism, but I suppose it's all in your intentions.

I'm minimalist and I have tech sooo 😅 I have an iPad I use as cloud for documents, Kindle app, Goodnotes for everything that I want to handwrite and also YouTube, Netflix etc. I think we downsize the quantity but try to have one multifunctional product instead 😊 I don't even use my Mac anymore 😅 you can try to not use what you think to declutter and let see if you miss it ☺️ it's your choice to keep stuff or not because of work or hobbies ❤ I remember I think in the very first ASMR video you had natural hair it fits you good! 🥰 It's a good idea to try to do video with only 3 products! I didn't know at the beginning that you filmed only with your phone because I was impressed of the quality and editing 👏🏻 Have a good day, hello to Rupert & Pedro! 🐦‍⬛🐦😁

What a stupid remark for someone to make. Today, everyone needs some tech to get anything done. I cant get out anymore so i have to order everything to be delivered. How will i get that done without my tablet or cell phone? People like to criticize without engaging their brains.

Aggressive marketing and status anxiety have conned us into believing that hobbies are things you buy lots of equipment for or collect in large collections. Someone told me I take great photos, and I said it’s been a little hobby of mine, she expected me to have a DSLR and was gobsmacked when I said I just used my phone it has a great camera.

I keep wanting to declutter my hair, portable charger, toaster, earphones and laptop.  I keep the hair dryer but it's the English cold/being unprepared in the mornings, that lead me to keep on keeping it.  The same with my portable charger but so many times have I been caught out with that too.  My earphones are mostly for keeping anxiety at bay/watching or listening to something at the gym/editing my videos on public transport.  And my laptop... but I like the typing and sometimes it's just 'easier' to do things on my laptop vs my phone.  Toaster... because I keep failing to wait long enough to make toast on the stove.

Just about to start the video! BUT in todays life, it will almost be impossible to live without any techs. For example bank, bills, personal health data and often work and so on are all going through tech. My own bank has started refusing in person bank transfer (for all under 70). Less and less stores take cash. Other than that i want to say seeing your clothing short was so motivational, im picking out only ten items for this summer to see if it works for me 🥰 your videos, like minimalist mom, helps me alot in finding my way on this interesting journey! I also really look alot forward to see how you implement your minimal lifestyle in your life. Like hobbies, travel, more about other things than «just the things» focused videos 😇 Edit: for fun: i have a canon for photography, an oven (want to switch to an airfryer, maybe. Can i make soups in an airfryer?), i washing machine for clothes, a shower, my current iphone, a room heater oven (idk what its called), smoothiemachine, an gaming pc, my mac for my writing and my ipad. My ipad will be replaced bc i draw on it and mine are too small and over 10 years now, almoast dead). My mac is also about 10 years, i see it working forever considering how careful its used. And chargers.. thats it. This was fun!

i recently just purchased a hair straightener because i got sick of spending money on hair cuts so now im going to try and just smooth it out and see how i go with it like that instead of the constant trims etc bs trying to keep up with hair styles. i havent straightened my hair in over 12 years. feel like im going backwards to go forwards. and my budget wasnt happy with me either because i never buy ''stuff'' and things just mainly food fuel and rent. damnit!!!!!!!!! i swear i can literally feel the weight of the damned thing weighing on my conscious. hope it pays off.

I watch several podcasts/vlogs regularly that are made on iphones or ipads. To be honest, I can‘t tell the difference as a viewer. Maybe because I don‘t own a TV so watch on a device, too - iphone or mini-ipad, which I also use to read using the Kindle app, for audiobooks, etc.etc. I also don‘t own a hairdryer, or any other electric personal care items, nor a load of kitchen gadgets (kettle, blender stick occasionally are the only ones I use). No idea of your age, I am nearly 60 so know what life was like before we had all these things!

I think it's good to remember that anyone who refuses to use tech at all would be unable to comment on or watch a YouTube video, ever. They might not own the tech...but they must use it. So if anyone is ragging on you online about using tech, they're being hypocritical! 🤣😂😁

These days, you need tech and some electrical. Minimise tech/electrical if they want but we can't go back completely to no tech in today's world to function at a basic level.

I love watching films on a larger screen! Especially epic ones like Star Trek and The Lord of the Rings!

I don't think going to extremes is helpful in most areas of life, not just minimalism. There are some tech items I couldn't do without. People have their own views and versions of minimalism - mine definitely includes tech 😂

Yeah, i don't know the difference between a juicer and a blender. Juicer owners, why don't just use a blender?

Hahahaha….NO tech?! I call BS. 😅😂

I need my straighteners, my son says that my hair is in the wrong decade if I have my hair in it's natural state.