Alles in Ordnung? - Warum wir vor lauter Aufräumen unser Leben verpassen

Does it really spark joy?
What really lies behind our decluttering craze

Order is half of life. We sort, fold, store, and most of all, we love to declutter and make space for new things. These excesses of disposal, fueled by self-help literature and online swap markets, have long created a gigantic cycle of goods that turns us into unpaid salespeople for online giants.

What impact has the sustainability trend had in the fashion industry? Do we resolve our consumption frenzy by shifting it to flea markets? Is it acceptable to boast about renunciation while 20 percent of the population in Germany is still affected by poverty and social exclusion? And can we even see the political disorder outside our own four walls?

Maria Wiesner examines a hype: an entertaining analysis of our decluttering behavior and a plea for a respectful, yet not overvalued relationship with our belongings.