The experiment the piece refers to is interesting, but the conclusions appear to be incorrect according to the experiment. Universe 25 is about overpopulation,

The experiment the piece refers to is interesting, but the conclusions appear to be incorrect according to the experiment. Universe 25 is about overpopulation, not the dangers of a paradise. The utopia did work well as one until the mouse pen got too crowded - it's a warning against high density living, not necessarily against a stereotypically utopian lifestyle. https://www.the-scientist.com/universe-25-experiment-69941 https://www.the-scientist.com/universe-25-experiment-69941