[mdlug-discuss] Ethanol vs gasoline economy [Was: [mdlug] Automotive technical info ...]

[Ingles, Raymond]

> From: allen

> Socialism converts private ownership into common ownership, into a 
> commons. Where there's a commons there's always a tragedy of the 
> commons.

 Just as a note, in software, where duplication and distribution is
(to a first approximation, at least) free, the commons can't be exhausted
and the tragedy doesn't arise. This is one of the reason open-source
software works so well.

 It's worth noting that if the same principles could be applied to
material objects, a lot of current economic models would break down.
One reason why things like 3D printers and nanotechnology could make
for interesting times in the future.

 Sincerely,

 Ray Ingles                                             (313) 227-2317

 "Look, you can't 'show' someone why the fish slapping dance is funny.
 A person either appreciates it, or not all, on a totally fundamental
   level and you can't change someone in that kind of way." - Nermal

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