If the animal instinct of greed shows us anything, we can probably rest assured that no matter what the average quality of life, many people will want more, eve

If the animal instinct of greed shows us anything, we can probably rest assured that no matter what the average quality of life, many people will want more, even if for no reason other than to show off. I imagine there was a time, long ago, when simply having shelter, food, and physical safety was sufficient to be considered successful in life. I have seen people who would be basically satisfied with playing video games all day the rest of their lives. There are others, such as some junkies, who would feel mostly fulfilled as long as they have their fix. Ambition is a curious thing. Although it would seem that most people have ambition, for some people this ambition is directed toward the most useless things. For those who dream bigger, or at least more grounded in reality, there may always be a goal that would drive them to work in one way or another, despite having basic needs met. Like most lines in society, such as where to draw the line between legality and illegality, opinion will differ from person to person. The consensus, or average, will probably shift as a particular quality of life becomes the norm. On another note, part of the drive for gain is based on how one is perceived by his or her peers. If one feels unwanted or unappreciated, he or she is more likely to feel unfulfilled. It could also be said that capitalist consumerism drives this feeling of unease, which may keep pushing the minimum acceptable quality of life further and further. On the other hand, if this feeling can be alleviated, such as through religion, drugs, or virtual reality, then this drive for gain may cease.