The “Tragedy of the Commons” Is a Dubious, Right-Wing Concept
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The environmental crisis isn’t the result of the “tragedy of the commons.” It’s the result of the commons’ theft and privatization for profit.
  •  neptune   ( @neptune@dmv.social ) English
    14•9 months ago

    I think the metaphor is usually a way to convince right wing people that the market isnt always right.

    I don’t think many people actually believe polluting is the same as grazing four cows this year when you grazed three the prior.