Inside the Anthropo-Populo-Consumo-Capitalocene

This paper explores the evolution of the Anthropocene and argues that the current epoch might be more accurately labeled to reflect underlying drivers such as overpopulation and excessive consumption. Building on the idea that humanity is driving geological and ecological changes, the study examines the roles of consumption, capitalism, and population growth in transforming the Earth. It proposes that, while current crises are often attributed to technological limits, addressing overconsumption through political means could shift society back within planetary boundaries. The impact on economic systems would be profound, necessitating a shift towards sufficiency-based policies.

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