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Not everything that benefits an individual benefits society. Reallocation from the general public to an individual can benefit an individual, but be detrimental to society. Also some things may benefit an individual, but only provide marginal benefits for society.



"Reallocation from the general public to an individual can benefit an individual, but be detrimental to society"

I am not sure if I am following the above example. Could you clarify?

"Also some things may benefit an individual, but only provide marginal benefits for society."

So you prefer society over individuals. Seems like it's 1922 again and USSR called!


"Reallocation from the general public to an individual can benefit an individual, but be detrimental to society"

Repressive copyright laws the take ideas and culture from the public domain and give them to individuals.

"Also some things may benefit an individual, but only provide marginal benefits for society."

>So you prefer society over individuals. Seems like it's >1922 again and USSR called!

Where did I say that? You said that everything that benefits an individual benefits society. I was pointing out that in some cases that the benefit to society is infinitesimal.




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