interviewer: give me an example of a time when you took control of a situation

me: no, YOU give ME an example

interviewer: lol okay, that was pretty impressive

me: I’m afraid we’re going to have to let you go

interviewer: *being led away by security* what is happening right now

The tragedy of the commons is a pernicious myth.

The demise of the commons of Britain and Europe wasn't the result of misuse by commoners, but enclosing by the landowners. The original hypothetical was made up for storytelling purposes, and the term was popularized by an ecologist with anti-immigrant and racist views.

Here is my recommended reading for heading into 2023:

https://aeon.co/essays/the-tragedy-of-the-commons-is-a-false-and-dangerous-myth

As the year closes out, I'm regretting not more consistently putting my for-sale art out in the world. Walking away from twitter is a big wound in my already limited footprint for selling stuff.

So, hey! I have a lot of original linocut prints, plotter drawings, and watercolor paintings available for sale at reasonable prices on my store. Maybe you can close out the year by picking some things up for yourself or someone else, or getting the word out.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CortexCraftworks