Morgen Wood- Capitalism Bad

 Capitalism has been a driving force behind much of the environmental destruction we see today. At its core, capitalism prioritizes profit over people, growth over sustainability, and short-term gains over long-term well-being. This pursuit of profit leads to the over-exploitation of natural resources and the destruction of ecosystems. This destruction is not only a consequence of industrial progress but a symptom of a disconnect form the natural world. Humans used to live as part of earths ecosystems. Early human societies, though not without their flaws, often maintained a relationship with the land that was grounded in a sense of balance and respect. But capitalism has led us away from this natural state. Humans now see ourselves as separate from nature, viewing the Earth as a resource to be exploited rather than a living system to be nurtured. 

Greed, an intrinsic part of capitalism, has aided this separation. In a system where wealth is the ultimate measure of success, the urge to accumulate more becomes an overwhelming force. This desire is not only damaging the planet but also our humanity. Humans have increasingly become consumers, focused on individual gain rather than collective well-being. Capitalism fuels this desire by constantly creating new wants, encouraging people to consume more, produce more, and waste more, without regard for the environmental costs. 

Until we shift away from a economic system that promotes endless growth and consumption, our environmental crisis will only worsen. As long as profit remains the main driver of human activity, nature will continue to be treated as a commodity and the greed that defines capitalism will keep pushing humanity to exploit every corner of the Earth until there is nothing left.