A load of BS?
Eh- I can see your point, but personally being forced to be "minimalist" due to the economy, lost work, house, and move to another state- and I see it as just a new experience that really gets you to think. It's not better than, or worse than, it's just something that serves to challenge what you feel is important, necessary, etc. "Signifying nothing", an "idiot"... that's pretty strong words. Where are these feelings you're having coming from?