>I find it thoroughly creepy that we define success through growth in a finite world. //

The current capitalist system revolves around rich people making more money because they are rich - that only works if they invest in companies that can return a [quick] profit.

It is very sad.

Sorry but I'm an investor. Companies need to grow my investment above 11% a year to be worth extra volatility/liquidity/market risks.

Mature companies are like bonds - I don't invest in them because they don't generate enough capital in return for the risks taken.

From an individual perspective that makes sense. That does not change what I said, however.

This is old and beaten ground though, which you are no doubt familiar with. I'll refrain from treading it again.