
Saved by Keely Adler and
The Stuff of Life: Materiality and the Self
Saved by Keely Adler and
How what we throw away defines us:
Discarding items, or decluttering, is a powerful act of self-definition that creates space for future selves.
The question presents a paradox that reveals the complex nature of personal identity.
The things kept are needed to feel grounded and express who one is, and letting go is needed to grow.
An inability to
... See moreAmong the mistakes is my decision to live a laptop life. You know what I mean: I am a laptop person. Everything happens in this rectangle, this sparkling jewel of modern industry. Here is my work, much of my play, much of my social life, all flickering and disappearing at 60Hz.