I'm not @breadandcircuses, so I'm not sure my input into your conversation is welcome. I like the concept of degrowth, however; until I discovered it, the only future I could see was complete collapse. Degrowth is an appealing alternative.
For the millions enculturated to neoliberalism, though, degrowth seems insane. They are living in a fantasy world where economic growth will continue unimpeded and forever.
Reality exists and will win.