I don't know much about Maslow but I tend to resonate with the archetype of that hierarchy. I think people climb the pyramid and eventually find a state of see

I don't know much about Maslow but I tend to resonate with the archetype of that hierarchy. I think people climb the pyramid and eventually find a state of seeking increasingly profound self realizations. They then optimize for things like fulfillment and a well protected lower pyramid. Happiness is an emotion, and not one that seems viable to try and maximize for continuously. There are other emotions that are not compatible with happiness, and they are neccesary to achieve a sense of self actualization.