&gt; I think this is a fundamental property of capitalism<p>What precisely is &quot;this&quot;?<p>&gt; Some of the best selling products in the world, like Coca-Cola, are themselves creating the the problem they purport to solve.<p>I can&#x27;t imagine what problem you&#x27;re referring to. Are you saying Coca-Cola creates thirst?<p>&gt; This has fueled economic growth while making us generally more vulnerable<p>How do you measure that? By any measure I&#x27;m aware of we are vastly better off than the people of 1915.