Summary & Key Takeaways

Critiques of the business case fall into macro or firm-level arguments. Macro-Level Argument: Capitalism requires infinite growth. Earth’s resources are finite → fundamental contradiction. Growth dilemma: We need growth for stability but it destroys the planet. Firm-Level Argument: The business case ignores real social vs. economic trade-offs. Focuses on superficial solutions rather than systemic change. Assumes business compliance, despite evidence of widespread cheating. Woke Capitalism Argument: Corporations use social justice to maintain power. Selectively support causes that don’t threaten economic systems