Source: Book cover by arsRemata, B. Dawson-Kropf
Nicht(s)tun - Warum wir weniger tun und mehr unterlassen sollten
Published by arsRemata, 12. October 2026
Hardcover, 181 pages, German
The true luxury is the freedom to let things be.
About the book
In a world obsessed with productivity, optimization and constant activity, the book invites readers to reconsider a simple yet profound question: What if our relentless drive to do more is preventing us from living well?
Drawing on insights from philosophy, sociology, neuroscience, religion and personal experience, Fabio Duma explores why modern life has become increasingly accelerated and why so many people feel exhausted despite living in an age of unprecedented convenience and technological progress. The book examines the cultural, social and institutional forces that encourage constant busyness while challenging the assumption that human worth is determined by output alone.
Rather than advocating laziness or disengagement, Fabio argues for the conscious cultivation of pauses, silence and moments of non-doing. These are not empty spaces to be filled, but essential conditions for creativity, reflection, meaningful relationships and a fulfilling life.
At a time when attention has become one of our scarcest resources and availability is often mistaken for importance, Fabio’s book offers a different perspective: some of life's most valuable experiences emerge precisely when we stop trying to optimize every moment.
Part cultural critique, part philosophical reflection and part practical invitation, the book encourages readers to rediscover an increasingly rare luxury: the freedom to pause, to be present, and simply to be.
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