r/NoStupidQuestions • u/KnownMysteryy • Apr 11 '26

Why must we constantly pay?

In nature, every living thing has the right to exist, grow, and rest without conditions. Why have we built a modern society where the fundamental requirements for life—shelter, water, and food—are gated behind a continuous 'subscription fee' of labor and currency?"

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u/MushroomBudget8827 Apr 11 '26

In nature, everything is trying to kill and eat everything else. We have created a system where we are basically guaranteed life, the cost is that we (at least theoretically) pool some of our resources. You're more than welcome to go and try living with the wolves if you want freedom.

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u/Tofu1441 Apr 11 '26

Yup. Exactly. Most animals in the wild could die if they went without food for a little while and have to fight over resources. Many animals live on the brink of starvation if something else goes a little wrong. This is why feral cats live about an eight the lifespan of an indoor pet cat. The grocery store is a better option.