Hi Kerry, thank you very much for the insightful comment! I appreciate your opinion.

I would agree with the idea that capitalism and socialism need to move closer together and merge in some ways before we transition to a more evolved state of socio-economic relations.

If, for example, we actually tax the wealthy at the correct rates and legislate against the use of tax havens and offshore accounts, I think we could make great progress with the many existential issues facing us today - most of which revolve around climate change.

I have to, however, respectfully disagree that capitalism has become the scapegoat for every social evil. It is from the essence of this system itself, with the schisms, contradictions and instability it creates, that determines how we live our lives and the profit-motive (inherent to this economic model) has poisoned every facet of how we distribute resources, and relate to the planet (and each other).

Almost every issue we are facing today can be traced back to the same source: late-stage, neoliberal capitalism. As such, it is not a scapegoat, but a real evil which is preventing humanity from evolving in the way in which it desperately needs to. It is holding us back, and preventing any kind of progress with the climate struggle, poverty, inequality, pandemics and everything else.