Note how I didnt even mention capitalism here, attacked or defended any system but tried to understand the “virus” argument in the most basic form. I’ve looked at humankind from the biological aspect far far removed from any social or economic constructs such as capitalism.

At its core, I don’t believe humans can live with zero impact on their environment and that we all have self preservation built in, just like any animal. I did not draw a conclusion that capitalism is therefore inevitable - or that our nature is solely responsible.

Capitalism arises from social and economic conditions, it is a historic phase - one which we came to due to wealth accumulation, commodification of land and labor and technological advancement (industrialization). According to Marx, it was inevitable.

Will the “virus” argument go away in a post capitalist society? I don’t know, you tell me. The biological traits I mentioned will still be there. The social and economic conditions won’t. Will we still be killing each other and impacting the environment?