Commons Dilemma

I am only about to say to you what I am going to because I can see
the sensitivity that you carry with you. Please allow me to say thank
you in advance. I have something to say about the commons dilemma. I
have been beating around the bush in my thoughts regarding taking the
paradox. Please let me explain, because what I want to do, I am
unsure about and I feel like you can offer excellent comments.

First, let me explain myself as well as I can. For a long time I have
been interested in personality. I have taken many self-evaluations
and philosophized considerably about human nature. From graduate
studies in psychological engineering (MS 2005) to understanding
eastern spiritual experiences, including studying acid trips from the
likes of Keasey and Leary, I am desperately interested in what makes
us tick. Knowing this, believe me when I say that I am a competitive
collaborator. However egocentric as this seems, what it means to me
in practice is dedication to study. As a recipient of power, I feel
obligated and privileged to pursue the best interests of mankind. I
know this sounds grandiose, but I approach my circumstance in the
most humble of manners.

I am a huge proponent of goal setting theory and have translated this
to my professional endeavor as a corporate cultural transformation
coach. Suffice it to say that I am approaching you as a colleague.

Much of the language that I have gained from the Negotiations class
has adapted my thinking to what I describe society to myself as it is
today. The commons dilemma displays a significant element of that. It
appears that the stakes are low and the trust is high. I believed
that the nature of society would experience the highest of rewards
when collaboration excelled.

The steady state environment resulted in 10%-13% competitive people.

When I started this communication I thought that I had a question. I
thought that I wanted you to validate my assumption, but I guess that
I don't need that. I would be happy to hear anything that you and
others have to say. I think that I need to adapt my approach and
realize that cooperation is going to take considerable effort and a
long-term time line. I cannot explain to others that collaboration is
the best means of bringing up society in its whole, nor am I certain
that doing so would bring the most benefit.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?