On: Lawrence Lessig: How to Get Our Democracy Back

[nazgulnarsil]

can never be overstated. TRADE IS CIVILIZATION! voluntary exchange for mutual benefit is the most powerful incentive against violent conflict. preventing powers from externalizing the costs of conflict onto others is the most important issue facing the world. it is holding back all other progress.

[lollynoob → nazgulnarsil]

Not everyone thinks progress should be the ultimate goal, though.

[natrius → lollynoob]

Progress is by definition a good thing. The problem arises when it comes to classifying things as progress.