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It’s both, a good state sets up the rules that help solve the game theoretic tragedy of the commons. Without a good framework and smart investment by the state,
by mensetmanusman 2y ago
It’s both, a good state sets up the rules that help solve the game theoretic tragedy of the commons. Without a good framework and smart investment by the state, the 1000x more individuals in the private sector wouldn’t have been able to physically build the internet.
- amelius 2y agoGovernment agencies like DARPA literally invented the internet, so it was definitely more than solving the tragedy of the commons, although that was important too.
- pfdietz 2y agoDARPA is designed to limit how long they will fund any technology, and be very willing to terminate funding for any effort that isn't delivering. As I recall, even a 1% success rate is considered acceptable there.