Sorry, had a quick walk in the cold and I've sobered up now - right in answer to the question....
Prehistoric man existence, with no money, was purely to survive, the need for personal comfort over the ages has driven invention ever forward, I feel know we have reached a peak our personal comforts are now met and all people do now are live complicated stressful lives. There are now a growing number of people who are turning their backs on what is euphemistically called the 'rat race' and seeking to return to a less money led life in which they can enjoy more simple pleasures, these people seem to be happy, so I like to think the 1% will win.