The paradigm of competition is a race: by rewarding the winner, we encourage everyone to run faster. When capitalism really works this way, it does a good job; but its defenders are wrong in assuming it always works this way.
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"The paradigm of competition is a race: by rewarding the winner, we encourage everyone to run faster. When capitalism really works this way, it does a good job; but its defenders are wrong in assuming it always works this way." — Richard Stallman #sportscompetition
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The paradigm of competition is a race: by rewarding the winner, we encourage everyone to run faster. When capitalism really works this way, it does a good job; but its defenders are wrong in assuming it always works this way. — Richard Stallman
About Richard Stallman
Richard Stallman was a Scientist from United States (1953–present).
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This quote is attributed to Richard Stallman, a Scientist from United States.
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Richard Stallman lived from 1953 – present.
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