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Re:The Independent Scholar's Handbook by gcopenhaver on Thursday August 27, 2009 @08:02PM (#790410)
"I have a low tolerance for greedy people trying to use ideas for their benefit rather than societies."

Generally the most sustainable way to benefit yourself is by benefiting society...produce a product/service people will buy (which they buy because it achieves some end at a cost they're willing to pay).

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Re:The Independent Scholar's Handbook by christopherolah on Thursday August 27, 2009 @09:20PM (#790515)
Sure, but look at what those companies will do to stay in a strong position. I know Microsoft is an extreme example but look at the damage they did in the last year: OOXML, sabotaging OLPC, FUD in general...
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