here is an interesting paper on judging the success of a "society" beyond GDP
https://www.oecd.org/site/progressko...t/41684236.pdf
"State of the Union Address, 3 January 1934
… Without regard to party, the overwhelming majority of our people seek a greater opportunity for
humanity to prosper and find happiness. They recognize that human welfare has not increased and does not
increase through mere materialism and luxury, but that it does progress through integrity, unselfishness,
responsibility and justice …"
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