Don't worry, this one's not about politics! Today we discuss the pros and cons of Robert K. Merton's idea communism philosophy. The core question answered in this episode is: when should you share your ideas freely, and when should you use them for profit?
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Idea Communism & Idea Capitalism https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/- Abundance Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/- Race to the Bottom https://bjjmentalmodels.com/race-to-the-bottom/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
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