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Why Japanese People Don't "Want" Things Anymore
Exploring Japan’s low desire society phenomenon, a term first introduced by Kenichi Ohmae. We trace its evolution from Japan’s post-war economic miracle through the 1990s asset bubble burst and the ensuing lost decades. Discover how risk aversion among Japanese youth has led to cash hoarding, sexless marriages, record-low fertility rates, and a culture of ‘low desire’. Through the contrasting stories of Alexander the Great and Diogenes, we unpack the paradox of ambition vs. authenticity, and ask what it means to live a fulfilling life.
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00:00 Intro
01:28 Japan’s Economic Miracle
02:52 Bubble Burst
05:22 Lost Decades
07:58 The Economic Problem
08:58 Headache for Politicians
10:23 Individual’s Perspective
11:54 The Philosophical Paradox
12:25 Ancient Greek Stories ("Look at all this shit I don't want")
14:25 “Amount” as an Answer
15:19 “Authenticity” as an Answer
19:47 Conclusion