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Jan 2025
21m 44s

Bonus | Smart Devices

Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, T.K. Coleman
About this episode

In this bonus episode, The Minimalists talk about the clutter that is often caused by smart devices.

Discussed in this episode: 

Should I let go of my Apple Watch, Peloton, WHOOP, and other fitness trackers and smart devices? (1:09)

How are The Minimalists using social media after their 2024 break? (18:47)

New York Times article mentioned: https://mnml.st/devices

Recorded at Earthing Studios.

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