If lack of resources would inevitably make a greater culture why not just wait until we run low on resources here on earth? Kind of sounds like a self solving

If lack of resources would inevitably make a greater culture why not just wait until we run low on resources here on earth? Kind of sounds like a self solving problem. But if material success degenerates culture like you say then wouldn't the success of the space colony create its own future greedy culture? Hard Times --> Strong People --> Good Times --> Weak People --> Hard Times