Extravagance of desire is the fundamental cause which has led the world into its present predicament. Fast rather than slow, more rather than less—this flashy "development" is linked directly to society's impending collapse. It has only served to separate man from nature. Humanity must stop indulging the desire for material possessions and personal gain and move instead toward spiritual awareness.
This static viewpoint has been echoed in all cultures through the ages. It's rooted in societies without excess energy and resources to grow. If humanity found itself in this situation again, would the static mindset for self-cultivation rise again?
