Four of those on the list would beg to differ. However, minimalism bloggers tend to mainly be female. There are some good male ones that have started since however.

Muji or Uniqlo are good go to shops.

A few have thought it was a political or even religious stance e.g. environmental-based, anti-corporation/capitalist. No I just don’t like lugging around and burdening myself with unnecessary stuff. although I suppose it does influence certain views e.g. sustainability.

I love taking photos, so many great moments have been captured, wonderful people, and stunning locations. It is also a creative release.

Do what suits you best. For me, I either shoot analogue or limit the photos I take during notable moments. I.e. you don’t see me recording a concert on my phone, nudging purges out of the way for that selfie, or paparazzi-style blasting friends and family during get-togethers.

I completely disagree with your premise about the free market and its implications; however I think the second question is helpful.

What are your guiding principles that help you make decisions in everyday life?

I support people and businesses that operate in a manner that is inline with my values. Similarly, that’s how I try to live. You vote with your money and your actions. Economically a freer market would better allow this; as an individual you have the power of choice over many things; collectively, aligned parties without ego and other ulterior motives, can achieve great things.

Some of the values I have surround the following:

• Healthfulness
• Kindness
• Utility
• Sustainability
• Efficiency

The traffic. Even if 8/10 posts would be easily answered by reading the sidebar, doing a search, or taking a long hard look at oneself; those 2 posts would be pretty good.

Watching less of these but still enjoy following:

• According to Nicole Canadian minimalist with interesting videos about lifestyle design, (FIRE, Minimalism, Stoicism, etc.)
• Simply Fatima Amiri- Kenyan rural minimalist, really interesting videos, different culture but many similarities, particularly in outlook
• Aki (Samurai Matcha)- A minimalist who is a school teacher living in a small village in Japan
• Joana Almeida - Architect who lives an productively minimalist lifestyle.

I’ve posted a list of ‘Extreme’ Minimalists on this site too.