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       Simplicity
       October 23rd, 2017
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       There's been quite a bit of discussion on asceticism or
       technological simplification as an approach to generally
       simplified living happening on Gopher lately [0,1,2,3,4]. So much
       has been said and I'm late to the party, as it were.
       
       First of all, I love technology. I am a collector of archaic tech
       in particular: abacus, sextant, slide-rule, spinning wheel, etc.
       On the other hand, I would rather do without many of the more
       recent technical innovations. I don't have a firm definition for
       where I draw the line. Instead, I rely on my experience and
       emotional response. Does this device make me feel more empowered
       or is it "doing it for me" to such a degree that I'm crippled
       without it? Does the device make me feel more connected or does it
       give the impression of connection while actually distancing?
       
       I am a backpacking, camping, casual-prepping, dutch-oven-cooking,
       yarn spinning, flute carving, boardgame playing, outdoorsy tech
       guy. I daydream about apocalyptic scenarios where my hobby
       interests would suddenly become my focus. I appreciate what
       a giant, sprawling information network does for humanity, but
       I still prefer cabin life like many of you. 
       
       At its core I'm expressing an emotional preference with a bit of
       spiritual guidance. I also fully understand that my daydreams of
       a Walden lifestyle would come with a heavy price. Reality as it
       is, I still don't see any problem living with that floating desire
       driving my actions and interests. Even if I am never accidentally
       transported back in time a hundred years I can still find great
       enjoyment in the thought.
       
       I really appreciate this gopher exchange. I hope we see more
       threads like this evolve over time.
       
       
 (TXT) [0]solderpunk - Asceticism or Something Like It
 (DIR) [1]jynx - On Asceticism
 (TXT) [2]slugmax - Cabin
 (DIR) [3]jynx - On Technology and Personal Honesty
 (TXT) [4]solderpunk - Technoskepticism or Something Like It