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Sooner or later, we will develop a technology that allows us to solve the problem of resource scarcity, material-based crime, diseases, and so on.

Theoretical science also needs resources and industry. Of course, specialized ones. And most importantly, MONEY. To be precise, A LOT OF MONEY. Money comes from two things.
1) Industry (this also includes almost all types of businesses), which is impossible without resources.
2) The entertainment industry. It's unlikely that politicians in all countries will rush into it :). Although, if you had told them earlier about the profits that can be made by a person without any real talent (I mean "cloned" stars), it might be possible.