Michael Easter on Excess, Moderation, and the Scarcity Brain
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The Evolutionary Mismatch: From Scarcity to Abundance
In human history, the pursuit of more food, possessions, information, and status provided a survival advantage due to living in environments of scarcity. This evolutionary mindset is now mismatched with the current world of abundance, leading to overindulgence in these resources. The shift from scarcity to abundance has created a disconnect, resulting in excessive behaviors and struggles with managing the surplus.
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