> under the faulty assumptions that indefinite growth is possible and the net benefits to all of society will be realized through this.

this is the part I take issue with: I don't think it *has* to be a faulty assumption

> pathologizing basic self preservation instincts

sometimes that instinct can misfire, and cause short-sighted decisions. Proof of this one is the obsesity epidemic : a good part of what causes obesity is misfiring self-preservation instincts that are hopelessly out of touch with the environment

> nd the destruction of home cultures so that the "elite" class can screw everyone over undisturbed by those with the brains and culture to recognize when they're being fucked with.

sounds like zero-sum thinking to me
see it's a useful little tool ;)