having been blasted through HyperSpace (Thrice) and meeting Goddess(es?) on a couple of those journeys, my epiphany was that these are learned behaviours. These bad traits are most likely holdovers from the times of scarcity.
We have entered an age when abundance should be the fruits we all reap, but we haven't yet matured as a species to realize where we stand. Buckminster Fuller was right, we have the tech to take care of everyone and make sure everyone has what they need.