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From phone calls to blind dates to punctuation to civil discourse, the internet has changed every aspect of human life. While some losses are insignificant, the rise of the internet has also resulted in larger repercussions, like shorter attention spans, a collective inability to sit in solitude, and the the utter demolition of personal privacy.

On today's show: A conversation with author and New York Times columnist Pamela Paul about the ways in which the internet has fundamentally changed human existence.



Here's a preview:

[8:00] Do humans need to experience boredom once in awhile? (Absolutely yes, and here's why)

[14:00] Not-so-thanks to the internet, the past no longer stays in the past

[20:00] The hive mind and queen bees: Does the internet hamper independent thought?

[27:00] Parenting implications associated with the loss of the kitchen landline

[35:00] Ruminating on the disappearance of the phone call



Resource mentioned:

100 Things We've Lost to the Internet


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From phone calls to blind dates to punctuation to civil discourse, the internet has changed every aspect of human life. While some losses are insignificant, the rise of the internet has also resulted in larger repercussions, like shorter attention spans, a collective inability to sit in solitude, and the the utter demolition of personal privacy.

On today's show: A conversation with author and New York Times columnist Pamela Paul about the ways in which the internet has fundamentally changed human existence.


Here's a preview:

[8:00] Do humans need to experience boredom once in awhile? (Absolutely yes, and here's why)

[14:00] Not-so-thanks to the internet, the past no longer stays in the past

[20:00] Hive mind and queen bees: Does the internet hamper independent thought?

[27:00] Parenting implications associated with the loss of the kitchen landline, plus: Do kids need to constantly check in with their parents in 2024?

[35:00] Ruminating on the disappearance of the phone call



Resource mentioned:

100 Things We've Lost to the Internet


Join our (free!) Facebook community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists
Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

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I received an email last month from two Dutchmen who have been sailing around the world for 8 years in search of climate solutions. They asked to visit my home and chat. I obliged, and I'm so happy I did.

On today's show: an in-person interview with Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits — also affectionately known as Sailors For Sustainability — about the wisdom they've gained from their adventure.

Here's a preview of 4 pieces of wisdom we are discussing today: 

[7:00] Leaving the "golden cage"  is big risk, sure. But there's also big reward

[16:00] America isn't normal!

[22:00] Bad news sells, but there's plenty of good going on in the world because humans are incredibly adaptable

[43:00] When the smoke in the global theater thickens, the exit signs will shine brighter



This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
Join our (free!) Facebook community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists
Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

Our Sponsors:
* Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com
* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/

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I received an email last month from two Dutchmen who have been sailing around the world for 8 years in search of climate solutions. They asked to visit my home and chat. I obliged, and I'm so happy I did.

On today's show: an in-person interview with Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits — also affectionately known as Sailors For Sustainability — about the wisdom they've gained from their adventure.

Here's a preview of 4 pieces of wisdom we are discussing today: 

[7:00] Leaving the "golden cage"  is big risk, sure. But there's also big reward

[16:00] America isn't normal!

[22:00] Bad news sells, but there's plenty of good going on in the world because humans are incredibly adaptable

[43:00] When the smoke in the global theater thickens, the exit signs will shine brighter



This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
Join our (free!) Facebook community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists
Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

Before aluminum coated in Teflon, there was cast iron.

Our great-grandparents revered cast iron in the kitchen because it lasts *forever*. And with proper care? It's naturally non-stick, no PFAS necessary.

These days cast iron is experiencing a renaissance of sorts, and for many good reasons. On today's show cast iron historian Kyle Seip answers our burning questions about how to cook on and care for our beloved cast iron cookware (it's way easier than you think!).



Here's a preview:

[6:00] Before aluminum, it was iron: A brief cast iron history

[11:00] What a price tag says about new and vintage cast iron pieces

[13:00] Getting to the bottom of the confusing health claims

[18:00] How do you clean cast iron? Is soap OK?

[22:00] When to use enamel-coated cast iron (hey there, Le Creuset!) versus when reach for traditional

[25:00] Everything you need to know about seasoning your cast iron (spoiler alert: you don't need to do much!)

[27:00] Troubleshooting a rusty skillet



Resources mentioned:

Smithey Cast Iron
Kyle On Instagram @castiron_kyle


This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
Join our (free!) Facebook community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists
Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

Our Sponsors:
* Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com
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