Let them have tools that do the work of ten or a hundred,
but not use them.
Let them cherish their lives and not move far from home.
Even though they have boats and carriages,
they will not ride them.
Even though they have armor and weapons,
they will not display them.
Let them return to the knotting of cords in place of writing.
Let their food be savory,
their clothes beautiful,
their homes secure,
their customs joyful.
Though neighboring states are within sight and their dogs and roosters can be heard, the people will grow old and die without ever visiting one another."
A different translation of chapter 80:
"Let there be a small country with few people.
Let them have tools that do the work of ten or a hundred,
but not use them.
Let them cherish their lives and not move far from home.
Even though they have boats and carriages,
they will not ride them.
Even though they have armor and weapons,
they will not display them.
Let them return to the knotting of cords in place of writing.
Let their food be savory,
their clothes beautiful,
their homes secure,
their customs joyful.
Though neighboring states are within sight and their dogs and roosters can be heard, the people will grow old and die without ever visiting one another."
Perhaps a bit ambitious but interesting.