Even couching the output as a "product" begs the question. It comes with a whole set of connotations around what's expected in and from such an effort. What yo

Even couching the output as a "product" begs the question. It comes with a whole set of connotations around what's expected in and from such an effort. What you're describing is a tragedy of the commons from the perspective of social and civilizational benefit. I agree that's what it is, but I think we should be more careful before justifying it.