While I agree completely with the idea that civilization represents an incalculable wrong turn for humanity, I do take issue with the idea that we should abandon any attempt to redeem civilization. That can be accomplished with a better understanding of justice, one that would take us "Beyond Liberalism." We can apply the ethic of justice to the existing economic system so as to maximize justice and sustainability: "To Preserve What We Have, What We Have Must Be Enough." (Both linked articles are here in Medium, but not behind the paywall.)