Consumption patterns seemingly oblivious to long-term implications are sometimes referred to as the ?tragedy of the commons.?

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The "tragedy of the commons" refers to a situation where individual users, acting independently according to their own self-interest, behave contrary to the common good of all users by depleting or spoiling shared resources through their collective action. This concept is often used to describe how consumption patterns can disregard long-term sustainability for short-term benefits.

Consumption Patterns Seemingly Oblivious to Long-Term Implications Are Sometimes Referred