Scarcity
The struggle for limited resources has been a key aspect of evolution. In nature, survival often depends on outcompeting others for food, territory, or shelter. Competition over resources occurs both between species and within them. Throughout human history, wars have been fought over land, water, and other vital resources. Modern wars may be fought over resources such as energy and oil. Current disputes over immigration are often fueled by perceptions of economic scarcity. Scarcity remains a defining global issue—44% of the world's population lives below the poverty line[1]. 80% of the world's population lacks political freedom[2]. These conditions activate evolutionary instincts that assume scarcity—those without resources fight for their fair share, while those with resources defend what they have.
- ↑ Poverty overview from the World Bank. https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/poverty/overview
- ↑ Freedom House report on global trends in civil liberties. https://libertascouncil.org/only-20-percent-of-people-live-in-free-countries/
