marie-kondo-and-the-ruthless-war-on-stuff.html

marie-kondo-and-the-ruthless-war-on-stuff.html

7/11/2016

link

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/07/10/magazine/marie-kondo-and-the-ruthless-war-on-stuff.html

summary

This New York Times article explores the phenomenon of Marie Kondo and her approach to decluttering and organizing. Marie Kondo, a Japanese organizing consultant, has gained widespread popularity with her bestselling book "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" and her unique KonMari method. The article delves into Kondo's philosophy of only keeping objects that "spark joy" and the impact it has had on people's lives. It discusses the cultural implications of the clutter problem and the rise of minimalism. The author also raises important questions about the emotional attachment to belongings and the potential downsides of Kondo's approach. Overall, the article provides an insightful examination of the contemporary obsession with decluttering and the broader significance it holds in our society.

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