Eudaimonia
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| Requires | Sentient Econometrics, The Will to Power |
| Leads to | Temporal Mechanics |
| Armor | Psi Defense |
| Secret Project | The Telepathic Matrix |
| Social choice | Eudaimonic |
The happy life is thought to be one of excellence; now
Eudaimonia is a philosophical system that takes its name from an ancient Greek word for fulfillment and happiness. Based on economic equity made possible by Sentient Econometrics and rooted in opposition to the excesses of The Will to Power, Eudaimonia encourages each citizen to achieve happiness through striving to fulfill completely his or her potential; freedom, creativity, and individuality flourish in governments that adopt this philosophy.
an excellent life requires exertion, and does not consist
in amusement. If Eudaimonia, or happiness, is activity in
accordance with excellence, it is reasonable that it should
be in accordance with the highest excellence; and this will
be that of the best thing in us.
- —Aristotle,
- “Nichomachean Ethics”, Datalinks
- —Aristotle,
