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This is a thought-experiment to look at the minimum amount of resources needed to sustain modern first-world-ish lives (or healthier). Some basic requirements include:
This is a thought-experiment to look at the minimum amount of resources needed to sustain a ''reasonably good quality of life''. Some basic requirements include:
* Enough [[food]] and nutrition {{x|this means there should be enough calories, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals - it should be enough to sustain an active lifestyle, not just a sedentary one}}
* Enough [[food]]/nutrition {{x|this means there should be enough calories, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals - it should be enough to sustain an active lifestyle, not just a sedentary one}} and water
* Enough [[housing]] {{x|that everyone could ''at least'' have their own room}} {{x|housing with utilities including [[water]], [[electricity]], [[internet]], etc}}, and other spaces
* Enough [[housing]] {{x|that everyone could '''at least''' have their own room}} {{x|utilities: [[water]], [[electricity]], [[internet]], etc}} and other spaces {{x|parks, stores, places to hang out, etc}}
* Not being overworked; there should be enough time for friends/family/etc
* Not being overworked; there should be enough time for friends/family/etc
* Fun things to do beyond just surviving lol
* Fun things to do beyond just surviving lol