We have mastered so many things, which have turned from a benefit to a necessity. We grow enough food, but look at the amount which is thrown away, we use power not only for necessary heating and Lighting, but it's wasted at night from advertising and the like.
We can't do without our material aids, which are of fringe benefits to living a happy life. We have become dependant on the life style which because we continue to consume more and more natural resources, we will ultimately lead to our...........................
I accept that while reaching a advanced age, where one can look and see, as never before, but it appears we have from Masters, to slaves of our own success become.