The Need For More...(2)

In modern society, it is normal and even expected of you to demand for more. Whether this be more money, more health, more things, more job opportunities and etc. This is because of our economic system in which growth equals success. However this is a fairly recent philosophy when compared to the time Homo Sapiens has habited earth. So one question arise. Are our current trading and economic methods able to meet most of our needs? Which needs does it fail to supply? Who suffers the most?