Why does the list grow? How? Who does that? And of course there are more details than just energy/nutrition, water on that list, those are just the most obvious and basic things. You also need breathable air etc.
The example, freedom, is undefined. People in the USA think they have freedom, I think they are living in a dystopian world.
Eventually that group of “things” grows endlessly, no? The hedonistic treadmill?
You can keep a person alive in a zoo easily. Water, food, shelter. Untill they realise they’re in a zoo. Then the “need” for freedom arises.
Why does the list grow? How? Who does that? And of course there are more details than just energy/nutrition, water on that list, those are just the most obvious and basic things. You also need breathable air etc.
The example, freedom, is undefined. People in the USA think they have freedom, I think they are living in a dystopian world.
Exactly my question too.
I observe it everywhere. For example when people say they need a vacation. Or when people say they need strong social bonds.
It’s obviously not a necessity to keep their body alive. But I do believe they view it as a genuine need?