Would a world full of good Buddhists seeking enlightenment would never have developed technology?
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The minimum standard of a good Buddhist would be someone who has taken refuge in the triple gem and keeps to the 5 precepts. Such a person wouldn't necessarily lack enthusiasm to develop technology.
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