It sounds good but seems to ignore the role of technology in human flourishing. It is because we found material things exciting that we made any progress as a species and are able to contemplate the issues we contemplate today. There’s nothing wrong with satisfying your needs with material things and curiosity in figuring out how things work and where the limits are, as long as your are not entirely consumed by them.

As for energy output, lower levels of energy usage is not something we should strive for as that would mean a slowing of progress.

I view our current state as transitory to something more interesting, purposeful and fulfilling. We need to expand energy use as much as possible to go further or face the possibility of extinction.

Find joy and fulfillment in things and activities that appeal to you. There’s no one correct answer to anything.