Argumentative Essay

Life is a constant uphill battle that causes competition. People feel as though they need to have the best of the newest items to fit in and feel good. The important Necessities needed for survival are set aside; people try to fill a part of them emotionally by buying things that aren't necessary. The point of view of “Could You Live With Less,” “Minimalism” and “On Dumpster Diving” describe the admirable and beneficial necessities of life.
The short, informative essay “Could You Live With Less” by Stephanie Mills describes a simple life that is comfortable. “There's electric lighting, indoor plumbing, a tankless water heater, a second hand refrigerator and range- but no microwave oven, no dishwasher, no blow dryer, no cordless phone” (1). Mills feels as though technology has redefined what it means to live. She wrote,“Technology should abet my life, not dominate or redefine it” (1). Mills wants readers to see another option of living. She tells her admirable point of view in a way that informs people that technology does not satisfy emotional needs. Stephany avoids technology because she believes that
All of the sources greatly influenced people to live with less by telling of personal experiences. The authors/creators we're able to convince readers and viewers that a simple way of life is better because the authors/creators noticed an illusion that others were trapped in. The most convincing of the three sources was the movie “Minimalism.” Growing up Ryan had everything that he wanted and he still wasn’t happy. He was successful and had a lot of money, but he realized that what he needed wasn’t more stuff. The movie describes in depth a way of life that is stress free and admirable. The movie was admirable because the two friends were able to convince several other people to live a simple life full of