The reason we think utopia is so impossible is we don't understand what it needs. First, it must "induce contentment" by "offering an idyllic living situation". But that cannot be achieved through "self indulgence". That is not a path to contentment, but only short-term happiness or 'fun'.
A true lotusland would also include work, and toil, and (I would theorize) a little bit of danger. Consequences, some trial, variety, circumstances. Just not undue or impossible poverty and cruelty.
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