[EvilTerran]

Very interesting. Incidentally, I do like:

Ninety percent of Maslow's pyramid has been taken care of for as long as I could remember, leaving me to arrogantly believe it's my responsibility to improve this world

-- that resembles a feeling that often brings me angst, but I always struggle to put into words.

[javert]

Disclaimer: I haven't actually read Maslow's original work.

Looking at Maslow's pyramid, way more than 10% of it has to do with very abstract stuff. Given what the author has written, he almost by definition hasn't achieved "self-actualization" in the sense Maslow means. He almost by definition hasn't achieved 90% of the pyramid.

Only a small part of the pyramid has to do with food, shelter, clothing, and having people to socialize with.

[sukuriant]

Why isn't it..? There's so many ways that even little things can be improved; and everyone should do their part to help their fellow man.