Is capitalism broken?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Is capitalism broken?". Your opponent's style: Ray Dalio

Insects should replace animals for a protein source

You're living in a fantasy if you think people will trade their steaks for cricket burgers. Look, I've studied economic transitions my whole career - successful changes happen when they make economic sense, not when they're forced by idealistic thinking.Here's reality - global meat consumption is projected to grow 21% for poultry alone by 2034 [1]. While you're dreaming about cricket protein bars, the world is doubling down on what actually works: real meat that people want to eat. You think you can override millions of years of human evolution and cultural preferences with logic? The strongest economic principle I know is that markets reveal true preferences. The richer countries get, the more meat people eat - and countries consistently move toward higher meat consumption as they develop economically. Even with all the environmental messaging, the global meat industry hit $1.47 trillion in 2024 and is growing 6.24% annually. That's not a broken system - that's consumer demand speaking louder than any sustainability argument. Your insect solution ignores the fundamental driver: wealth is the strongest predictor of meat consumption. As billions more people enter the middle class in Asia and Africa, they're not going to celebrate their prosperity with mealworms. They want what wealthy people have always eaten - beef, pork, and chicken. That's human nature, and markets always win against wishful thinking.