Importance of Guaranteeing Basic Human Needs

Ensuring access to basic human needs such as food, water, and shelter is crucial for societal well-being. Simone Vay highlights the significance of meeting the 14 different needs of the soul, each contributing to various psychological needs. Living in a society that hinders the fulfillment of these needs can lead to widespread suffering. Vay emphasizes the need for 'roots,' a sense of belonging and connection to one's identity, which she believes is lacking in contemporary society and even actively undermined. Vay challenges the traditional Western philosophy of autonomous decision-making, suggesting that individuals are shaped by external factors and a sense of rootedness is essential for personal fulfillment and societal harmony.