Quote by Garrett Hardin

Freedom in a commons brings ruin to all.

Freedom in a commons brings ruin to all.

Summary

This quote implies that if individuals share a common resource without any regulations or restrictions, it will eventually lead to their own detriment. When people are encouraged to pursue their own self-interests without considering the well-being of the common good, the shared resource will be overexploited or depleted, resulting in a negative outcome for everyone involved. The quote highlights the importance of balancing individual freedom with responsible collective action to ensure the sustainability and preservation of shared resources.

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Freedom

By Garrett Hardin

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