TheTragedyOfTheCommons

another term for CollectiveActionProblems

Classic essay. GarretHardin : http://dieoff.org/page95.htm

Very good. Dozens of good points.

This : {quote}Analysis of the pollution problem as a function of population density uncovers a not generally recognized principle of morality, namely: the morality of an act is a function of the state of the system at the time it is performed. {/quote} reminds me of QuantitativeEthics.

Criticism :

• It's a myth : http://mrzine.monthlyreview.org/angus250808.html

Contrast :

• TheCornucopiaOfTheCommons

Compare :

• OnWhiggery, BecomingConservative