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the tragedy of the commons: why everything's going to hell in a handbasket 💩 →


Writer

Edgard Portela

Summary

Edgard explores the 'tragedy of the commons' – our penchant for collective self-sabotage that fuels everything from messy shared spaces to climate change. With witty flair, he unpacks how this 'I got mine' mentality corrodes social fabric, from relationships to public resources. Yet amid the irreverence, Edgard spotlights examples of sustainable cooperation, offering a hopeful counter-narrative of how mindful action and community bonds can overcome our destructive impulses. It's a rollicking examination of human folly laced with pragmatic optimism.

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