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Is degrowth possible under capitalism? (self.degrowth)
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Let's put some life into this sub. I don't think degrowth is possible under capitalism because the imperative to degrow contradicts the capitalist drive for the creation of value (valorization) which must always grow under capitalism'

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[–] Rozauhtuno@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 1 year ago

Nope. Capitalism is the antithesis of de-growth, it follows the goal of infinite growth.