[draugadrotten]

There are certain parts of the world where this type of thinking is common. If you can eat today and the sun is shining, why work harder?

Then next year, a draught and famine strikes, killing thousands or even hundreds of thousands.

Is it a problem? Is it harmful? Depends on your philosphy.

[cyberdrunk]

Worrying about and preparing for ever more elusive contingencies can be poison in itself. Kafka's short story "The bunker" pictures this state of mind very well.

[AndrewKemendo]

Perhaps you're referring to "The Burrow?"

[1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burrow_(short_story)

[cyberdrunk]

Yes, thanks for the correction.