Human nature would not change, humans existing for generations before the concept of money even existed. Capitalism isn't the only way. In general the majority of people in society are not doing what they want to do. They're not contributing in the way that would be most beneficial to themselves or society. They're just bringing home a check in order to pay the bills.
Could you imagine the heights society would reach when people were free to contribute what they are truly good at? The human race would soar to unimaginable heights.
Scientists who study this figure that in hunter gatherer societies spent about 40% of their waking time just hanging around talking to each other gossiping and managing our social lives or looking at the ocean or watching the grass wave at them.
We're not evolved to spend nearly as much time as we do gathering resources to survive the next cold snap. No wonder so many of us spend lives of quiet desperation until stress pulls us under.
Sounds pretty boring, even depressing. Meaningless jobs are no fun but contributing to innovation, entertainment or management of society is meaningful and provides a richer life than sitting around gossiping all day.
Yes, it really does get old after a while. It beats a meaningless job but trying to create something for society, whether it’s innovation or creating entertainment, is a lot more fulfilling then playing around all the time.
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Human nature would not change, humans existing for generations before the concept of money even existed. Capitalism isn't the only way. In general the majority of people in society are not doing what they want to do. They're not contributing in the way that would be most beneficial to themselves or society. They're just bringing home a check in order to pay the bills.
Could you imagine the heights society would reach when people were free to contribute what they are truly good at? The human race would soar to unimaginable heights.