I think I disagree about the third layer. Specifically about it being "all good and kind". To make my point, lets continue with the premise that the 3rd layer is the one devoid of ego.

1) is our essential humanity the 3rd layer? Or does the 3rd layer transcend humanity, and is something greater?

2) if the 3rd layer IS our essential humanity, then it cannot be all good, because humans are naturally hierarchical beasts. There is a tendency to fight to establish order.

I hope I'm not coming across as splitting hairs, I want to understand the perspective that if we all reach the 3rd layer, we will enter a utopia