Lack of technology isn't the issue, it's human nature that's the problem. For one thing, we measure ourselves not in absolute but relative terms. This leads us

Lack of technology isn't the issue, it's human nature that's the problem. For one thing, we measure ourselves not in absolute but relative terms. This leads us into a never-ending signalling arms race. The old caricature of the rich tycoon putting his feet up on the desk could not be more false. Look at the most visibly successful people in society (Bezos, Musk, even Zuck) and they all work extremely hard. Why is that? They have more money than anyone could spend in a lifetime. What they can't buy is satisfaction. Therefore they must continue to work hard and continue winning. When you look at these most extreme, but not at all alien examples of humanity, you see that Fuller's claim is absurd. Anyone who had the capability to earn enough to retire on working just a few hours a day for just a few years would never be satisfied with that. The harsh truth of it is that the richer and more technologically capable we become, the more resources we consume without any real net benefit in wellbeing or life satisfaction.