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Modig comments on Stupid Questions Open Thread - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: J_Taylor 24 January 2012 01:34:41AM 3 points [-]

Try searching for "free rider problem" or "tragedy of the commons."

Here are the relevant Wiki pages:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_rider_problem

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragedy_of_the_commons

Comment author: Modig 25 January 2012 12:36:12PM 1 point [-]

That's exactly it. I used to know that, can't believe I forgot it. Thanks!

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