Talk:What

--Poor Richard (talk) 12:05, 11 May 2014 (ECT) "This transition will take the country from a phase of dependence on finite resources to one of infinite resources, such as science, technology and knowledge."

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This transition will take the country from a phase of excessive dependence on finite resources to one of appropriately balanced dependence on finite and infinite resources. "Infinite" resources are non-depletable things such as science, knowledge, information, etc. which can be used to minimize or replace the use of finite, depletable resources. Conservation and design for sustainability are examples of using knowledge to conserve finite resources. The potential application of knowledge is severely constrained if it is "enclosed" in legal lock boxes and walled gardens. --Poor Richard (talk) 12:05, 11 May 2014 (ECT)