An account of Daniel Suelo, a man who has lived outside of society without money since 2000, retracing the path and guiding philosophy that led him into this way of life.
The simple people enjoy the simple life, until Node's craftwork is used to make life complicated, and everyone forgets the feel of the sun and the taste of fresh fruit.
Comparing the short, happy lives of rats with the long, complicated, dissatisfied lives of humans can lead to depression for the humans. The answer: simplify.
