Garret Hardin

Garrett Hardin was an American ecologist and philosopher best known for his work on the concept of the "Tragedy of the Commons." This idea illustrates how individuals, acting in their own self-interest, can deplete shared resources, like fisheries or pastures, leading to collective ruin. He argued that without regulation or cooperative management, common resources are vulnerable to overuse. Hardin's work emphasizes the need for sustainable practices and policies to protect shared environments, urging society to balance individual freedoms with the health of communal assets for future generations.