I don't disagree with your main point but you really overstate Maslow’s hierarchy quite a bit. It is a framework to start thinking about how needs can be prior

I don't disagree with your main point but you really overstate Maslow’s hierarchy quite a bit. It is a framework to start thinking about how needs can be prioritized but is does not necessary reflect the actual hierarchy of needs of individuals which is very culturally, economically and well individually dependent. People are naturally different and have different needs. Humans are way too complex for such a simple pyramid to provide accurate answers.