In 1968,Garrett Hardin described the tragedy of the commons.The classic example of the commons is a pasture where any community member can graze his or her livestock.What would be the modern equivalent of the commons?
A) mass public entertainment, such as the circus and rock concerts
B) natural resources, like water, air, forests, and plants
C) the Internet
D) shopping malls and retailers

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Natural resources like water, air, forests, and plants are still being treated as a commons, where everyone has access to them and overuse or misuse can lead to depletion or destruction. The tragedy of the commons still applies to these resources in the modern world.

Answer: C
 The Internet can also be considered a modern equivalent of the commons. It is a public resource that anyone can access and use, but overuse or misuse can lead to congestion, limited bandwidth, cyberattacks, and other negative consequences. The tragedy of the commons is relevant to the Internet as well.

In 1968,Garrett Hardin Described the Tragedy of the Commons