A Neolithic paradise may seem like a peaceful place with beneficial human existence, but a desire to survive in this way is not consistent with the ecological imperative. Nor does a superficial understanding of Epipaleolithic life contribute to the imperative. The utopia sought after by Neolithic people portrays an emphasis on the discontinuity of the culture. Human needs are placed above the rest of creation in the garden myth. The trees, food, and animals all exist purely for the benefit of humans and are used as tools to satisfy humans’ needs. Rather than humans manipulating nature to fit their needs, humans must to align their needs with the processes of nature. This is because human ethics are not superior to other than human ethics,