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Why Free Software is a Con-Trick

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Glyn Mody
Nov 19, 2008

“Because of THOMAS, the human brain makes us feel good when we
help others–this is the basis for attachment to family and friends
and cooperation with strangers. “I need your help” is a potent
stimulus for action.

“Now, how does free software generally operate? It begins with a
call for *help* – which means that it elicits the same deep human
response as the con-trick described in the original post.”


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