The requirements of a modern human can vary depending on the individual's circumstances, but some basic needs that are common to all humans include:

Physical needs

  • Air
  • Water
  • Food
  • Sleep
  • Exercise
  • Medical care

Safety needs:

  • Physical safety
  • Emotional safety
  • Financial security

Social needs:

  • Love and belonging
  • Friendship
  • Sense of community

Esteem needs:

  • Self-esteem
  • Respect from others

Self-actualization needs:

  • Personal growth and development
  • Achieving one's full potential

It's also worth noting that Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a commonly referenced framework for understanding human needs. This theory, proposed by Abraham Maslow in the 1940s, asserts that people are motivated to meet basic needs such as food and shelter before they can move on to higher-level needs such as self-actualization.


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