It's very true that if our ancestors wanted more, they would have gotten it, after all that's was how the world was able to evolve today. Rather they chose to be satisfied with the less complex life and they were able derive happiness from it, even without the technological advancement we have today.

Of course there's no doubt that we are living better than our fore fathers and I also agree with you that it's our responsibility as the privileged generation to set things right because the future most definitely lies in our hands.
Thanks for this lovely article!❤️