I use open source software mainly because of ethical reasons reasons. There are some technical ones too, but in some aspects the ethical side came first.
Collaboration is between individuals is important to bring forth innovation, and humans are by nature social. A such, we have a need come together to share and exchange ideas. Anything that artificially puts barriers to collaboration should be avoided, instead we should be motivated to work together for common goals.
We also should be free to express our ideas and opinions openly, since this brings people together. By being exposed to the way other people think, we gain the knowledge and wisdom that otherwise we wouldn't have come about on our own.
Also by being able to see how things work, we get a better understanding of why and how things happen. By having this knowledge, we empower people to be less dependent on others and give them the chance to bring something of value back to the table.
By spreading knowledge we ensure our future, and give people tools that helps them to understand the world we live in. And also to bring people together, since we can learn from each other.
Knowledge is a common good, and everyone should have access to it. With it, we all can help to build a better world. The free flow of knowledge is one way we can ensure our survival, and move humanity forward. It gives power to all that posses it, and sharing it only makes it more valuable.
Sharing knowledge helps to perfect it, and to come with new ways to do things. By perfecting knowledge we perfect ourselves.
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