Open source and closed source exist everywhere in the world.
What’s known as open source is, in fact, a form of decentralization. Conversely, closed source is centralized. Open source tends to be more dynamic, while closed source is more stable. This applies to various domains, including biological evolution, national governance, freedom of speech, economic globalization, the contrast between TV stations and user-generated media, and even the evolution of cosmic civilizations.
How to Slow Down Time
Does your life ever feel like it’s stuck on fast-forward? You blink, and another month has vanished, leaving behind only a vague impression. We’ve built our modern world on a promise of efficiency and ease—we want the fastest route, the instant download, the five-minute summary. What if the secret to making life feel longer lies not in more efficiency, but in its opposite?
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