Comment by phaer

Out of interest: Where do you stay? Do you rent a flat/house? If so: How do keep it clean? What do you eat? Are you out-sourcing your food production? I am asking because, the smartphone discussion aside, i find it questionable to speak of minimalism if you just trade most of reproductive labor for money. I guess most of (single, childless) readers of HN could just live in an hotel suite without owning anything beside an laptop. I am sorry if that sounds mean, i am no native speaker, i mean it sincerly; 1 month ago i moved to another country to live here for one year and everything i took with me fit in a small backpack. I am still living quite minimalistic on 25m², but i have stuff like a broom, some kitchen equipment, even two beds - one for guests - and an external monitor. Oh, and soap ;)