We all have our vices
How about the countless sages taking sexual advantage of girls, boys, men, women, dying of tobacco smoke and what about the sages who simply don't care that there is more work to do? "So be it." I'll smoke charas in the dirt and ride the wave to infinity.
Not to mention how many people expend one pole at the expense of the other, this to me is a serious vice that us sages tend to.
It's all roles to play, really plays of energy and regardless of wealth, the smart USE it!
Some play a conscientious role, some may fail to communicate with other people their whole life. Terrence McKenna is an interesting name to bring up here, I'm sure. I think we take on a HUGE burden by working with the plant teachers in this modern situation.
edit: IMO Alan watts doesn't taste so good to me. I think the industrialist gurus are a pretty bitter pill.