I would argue those very real threats motivate people into action to an extent. Yes, we definitely eed to care more for the people that fall through the cracks, especially those who re vulnerable to begin with, but inventing a system where the average person has no reason to fear for anything seems to be Sixth Form fairy politics to me.
Assuming people will just organise themselves into a functional but equitable and fair society is asking for too much from human beings. We are neither purely individualistic or collectivist by nature. We need a system that accounts for all human flaws rather than one that assumes we will all behave as the best versions of ourselves with no incentives.
I would argue those very real threats motivate people into action to an extent. Yes, we definitely eed to care more for the people that fall through the cracks, especially those who re vulnerable to begin with, but inventing a system where the average person has no reason to fear for anything seems to be Sixth Form fairy politics to me.
Assuming people will just organise themselves into a functional but equitable and fair society is asking for too much from human beings. We are neither purely individualistic or collectivist by nature. We need a system that accounts for all human flaws rather than one that assumes we will all behave as the best versions of ourselves with no incentives.