# Capitalism must take more from labour and nature than it gives back

[[Capitalism]] must take more from labour and nature than it gives back.

Jason Hickel says this in [[How Degrowth Will Save the World with Jason Hickel]].

Why? In order to make a profit and remain competitive.

-   Previous: [[Relentless growth is the ultimate logic of capitalism]].  Paired with unequal exchange with labour and nature this is problematic.