Alex Gaynor • 1/27/2010

Why Open Source Works

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This article argues that open source software development is the most perfect implementation of democracy, as authority is derived from the community's continuous consent. Unlike political systems, any member can withdraw consent by forking the project or choosing different software, making governance truly voluntary.

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