Open Source Software for Humanity: HW Week 7

Due Wednesday, 3/26

 * Read Y. Benkler & H. Nissenbau, Commons-based peer production and virtue. This article raises the interesting question "What does it mean in ethical terms that many individuals can find themselves cooperating productively with strangers and acquaintances on a scope never before seen?" Provide your own answer to this question based on your reading and understanding of the article. The authors obviously believe that peer-production enterprises such as Wikipedia, Linux, are virtuous and can help build a more virtuous society. Do you agree? What example(s) can you cite--other than the ones the authors have presented--to support your view? Write a short essay (~250 words) to present and defend your views and post it to our assignment page.