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I call this “unlocking the commons,” and it’s the same approach I’ve taken with my [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/tcarmody) and [newsletter](https://www.tinyletter.com/tcarmody). Fans support the person and the work. But it’s not a transaction, a fee for service. It’s a contribution that benefits everyone. Free-riders aren’t just welcome; free-riding is the *point*. This, I think, is key to understanding the psychology of patronage.
Unlocking the Commons
Tim Carmody
Because going against our natural inclinations can make us feel like impostors, we tend to latch on to authenticity as an excuse for sticking with what’s comfortable.
Shaping Your Authenticity
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Finally, the book also observes that learning happens not only within projects but also across projects (p159). Solar and wind projects are significantly less risky than nuclear projects in part because solar and wind projects deploy hundreds or thousands modular units, rather than one very large unit. Even if some wind turbines are poorly designed or installed, they can learn from than for the next ones. Learning to build nuclear power plants is much harder, since so few of the projects occur.
Notes on How Big Things Get Done
Irrational Exuberance
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