Longing for Less

The New Yorker staff writer and Filterworld author Kyle Chayka examines the deep roots—and untapped possibilities—of our newfound, all-consuming drive to reduce."Less is more": Everywhere we hear the mantra. Marie Kondo and other decluttering gurus promise that shedding our stuff will solve our problems. We commit to cleanse diets and strive for inbox zero. Amid the frantic pace and distraction of...