The problem with the USA is that those "highest standards of living" are not well-distributed, and there is a lack of a safety net at the lower end. 13% of the

The problem with the USA is that those "highest standards of living" are not well-distributed, and there is a lack of a safety net at the lower end. 13% of the population lives below the poverty line. 1 in 400 people has to live on less than $2.15 a day. I completely agree that there will still be thieves in a post-scarcity utopia, but those will basically just be bored housewives looking for a thrill. We should definitely work on reducing the number of people who resort to stealing in order to survive, though.