the world actually always has and until Moshiach comes and reveals the truth, always will, revolve around three principles: there will be the truth seekers – and as we know, when you seek it, it finds you – these fortunate fellows live a life of bliss and meaning – Then there are the bums – they simply couldn’t be bothered… – they are basically content and allow others to pull strings – Then there are the ego, sex, money, recognition.. – which has a wide range based on the civilizing effect of their individual civilization (hence in America it would be considered in poor taste to flaunt, while in Europe a host of diamonds may be considered envious, and in Arabia (as has actually happened) lining your yacht with $10,000,000,000 worth of gold truly smart : )