citation-needed for all the above claims. Peak oil predictions have been made since the 1880s. Technology and better ecological understanding keep providing us

citation-needed for all the above claims. Peak oil predictions have been made since the 1880s. Technology and better ecological understanding keep providing us with better methods to fight against desertification. Food production capabilities are growing exponentially. etc. I think that the major evidence for our post scarcity world is that, in developed countries, a small fraction of the population is actually involved in agriculture and manufacturing (and that percentage is shrinking). To quote Gibson "The future is already here — it's just not very evenly distributed". EDIT: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_sector_composition https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_secto...