This first group of vital needs is
commonly known as material needs. In
order to combat the dissipative effects of entropy, living systems must acquire
syntropy through water, energy and food, they must protect themselves from the
dissipative effects of entropy and eliminate the remains of the destruction of
structures by entropy. These conditions include shelter, clothing, waste
disposal and hygiene. The partial satisfaction of material needs is signaled by
hunger, thirst and various forms of suffering. The total dissatisfaction leads
to death.
But we also have invisible vital
needs!!!
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