Armaments, universal debt, and planned obsolescence - those are the three pillars of Western prosperity. If war, waste, and moneylenders were abolished, you'd collapse. And while you people are overconsuming the rest of the world sinks more and more deeply into chronic disaster.

Summary

This quote critiques the foundations of Western prosperity by highlighting three key elements: armaments, universal debt, and planned obsolescence. It suggests that the Western world relies on constant warfare, excessive expenditure, and the perpetual cycle of consumerism to maintain its prosperity. The quote also implies that if these practices were abolished, Western society would collapse. Furthermore, it argues that while Western societies overconsume, the rest of the world suffers from worsening and ongoing crises.

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