Job One has always been staying alive on the earth.
We live in a golden age where we seem insulated from the most common problems our ancestors faced:
1. finding/ growing enough to eat.
2. Keeping what you have safe from other humans.
I disagree.
In 2026, a majority of humans have daily access to oxygen, clothing, clean water, nourishing food, warmth, and shelter.
You can live a long time with just those six items.