Capitalism can't overcome the laws of physics (tags)
That humanity can dominate nature “is an illusion.” The laws of thermodynamics remain in place. “Consequently, a growth-centered capitalist economy finds itself trapped in futile attempts to completely decouple itself from nature — aiming for a 100% circular, service-oriented and zero-waste existence.
Real-World Economics Review, December 2012 (tags)
The economy should be a part of life, not a steamroller crushing self-determination and creativity. Access could replace excess; enough cou9ld replace more. Qualitative growith could replace quantitative growth.