# When Does Minimizing Become Unethical?

Source: https://www.theminimalists.com/video/unethical/
Published: 2023-10-18
Updated: 2025-12-12

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In this new video, The Minimalists talk about why looting is the wrong kind of decluttering. This is a standalone highlight from episode 414 of [*The Minimalists Private Podcast*](https://www.patreon.com/theminimalists).

Comment on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC9yF_GiDXQ) and tell us what you think about the people who loot high-end luxury stores (we’ll feature the best comments on a future episode). Since our YouTube channel is 100% commercial-free, please “thumbs up” the video to help us take advantage of the algorithm.

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