Re: [ SPAM ] where is the real threat?

Posted by Steve Smith on
URL: http://friam.383.s1.nabble.com/SPAM-where-is-the-real-threat-tp7586249p7586261.html

Nick  wrote:

> Glen wrote
>
> No.  I think the bulk of non-zero sum gains are a result of co-evolution of
> competing scrutiny, the exploitation of niches the players stumbled upon
> together.  I.e. they're really zero-sum games where the externalities aren't
> recognized by the players.  And in that sense, if it is trust that prevents
> them from recognizing the externalities, then trust is tantamount to
> ignorance.
>
> Nick responds:  WOW!  DARK!

yes!  That is one of the things we depend on Glen for!   But his
"darkness" on such
matters often serves to increase contrast IMO.  I'm left wondering if
said darkness is a
zero=sum and what the externalities of such maunderings are?


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