In his blog, he writes, “I’ve been to amazing events.

I still am fortunate enough to get to attend moments and celebrations that are an incredible privilege to witness.

But increasingly, my default answer to invitations is ‘no’.

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No, I’m not going to go.

And when well-intentioned hosts inevitably point out ‘You’re going to regret not coming!’

Andthat, Dutch philosopher Svend Brinkmann says, is a product of today’s consumer culture.

stressed out woman on the phone

“Our culture depends on us constantly wanting more, constantly buying more and doing more.

Dash feels adopting JOMO has allowed him to take back control over his life.

That’s a joyful thing.”

couple reading in a tech-free field