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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
I think the whole point of societal evolution is to eventually work towards a utopia where we can achieve the highest point on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs with minimal worries.
That means food supplies are unlimited and renewable, technology is advanced where all jobs are automated and produce no waste, and money is not an issue as resources are plentiful and accessible to everyone. At this point, the only thing man has to worry about pursuing is their intellectual stimulation through art, science, philosophy, family, sports, etc.
The whole point of society evolving is to improve the lives of humans, so I wouldn't be surprised that, in 1000 years (barring no apocolyptic major wars or natural disasters), we will reach that state.
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I don't think that's enough the satisfy intellectual stimulation. I think humans have an inherant need to have things others don't. In a world where everyone has everything they "need", humans would not be happy. I know this view is pretty glass half empty, but it seems true based on everything I've seen in history.
The problem with striving for Utopia, is that Utopia as usually desribed does not satisfy the human desires. Humans need others to lose, in order to feel like they win.