# 560 | The Responsibility

An episode of [The Minimalists](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1069757084), 19 Oct 2026, 57 min.

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Joshua and T.K. talk about responsibilities that aren't ours to carry, the problem with ethical purity tests, 50 things one writer has stopped buying since becoming a minimalist, and much more. Discussed in this episode: When does helping someone you love become taking responsibility for something that isn't yours to carry? (1:45) Right Here, Right Now: Can you separate the product from the person? (26:47) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast

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