[laborcontract]

This applies to both physical and digital goods. I've tried to think hard about how to keep my digital life in order in a way that my kids will be understand to make some sense of. I'm not there yet but I am mindful of it.

Trying to explain the sentimental value of your belongings to others is like trying to explain a dream.

[rationalist]

I'm not a hoarder, but my dad is.

I have a couple of items from my dead grandparents, and it's a connection.

It's a tangible connection that feels more real than something intangible like memories.

As for my dad though, I have no idea. He recognizes that it's a problem, but can't stop. It's stuff like plastic ship models, or stuff he wants to buy on eBay - postcards from defunct airlines that he used to fly on.

[laborcontract]

That makes sense, but don't you think hoarding muddies the signal? Do you know what of your father's you'd want to keep of his hoarded goods?