Capitalism as a growth mechanism and the conditions for understanding it

This text provides an in-depth analysis of the contemporary economic order, viewed not as a neutral set of techniques but as a systemic semantics of action favoring capital accumulation. Drawing on the work of Jason Hickel, the author deconstructs the imperative of GDP growth and points to its disruptive impact on planetary boundaries. The article discusses Jevons' paradox and critiques technologies such as BECCS, which often serve as ecological hazards rather than real change. A key conclusion is the recognition of social justice as an essential mechanism for stabilizing the biosphere. The proposed degrowth architecture is based on redistribution, reduced working hours, and the expansion of public services, which is intended to lead to a new well-being regime in which social success is measured by quality of life rather than the rate of surplus accumulation.