> I think of resources simply as inputs needed to make a product. You might need electricity, material, or labor. Sure, if that's a fair description of the sit

> I think of resources simply as inputs needed to make a product. You might need electricity, material, or labor. Sure, if that's a fair description of the situation then I don't have any problem with the word resource. But the word implies that this is a fair description of the situation. I think most people who do take offence with the word would also consider that description of their work degrading and incorrect. You can't write a great novel just because you have enough labor, and you can't write any innovative or interesting software either.