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Is it capitalism, or is it our current regime? I'm not sure that capitalism itself demands eternal growth, or that pollution not be taken into account. Capital
by tejohnso 5y ago
Is it capitalism, or is it our current regime?
I'm not sure that capitalism itself demands eternal growth, or that pollution not be taken into account.
Capitalism doesn't force us to continue to burn fossil fuels. We could impose massive fines or taxes against any greenhouse gas emitter, but we lack social will.
- jokethrowaway 5y agoThis. Capitalism doesn't mandate hypergrowth or working yourself to the bone. That's a byproduct of our centralised monetary system and inflation.