Wenn Einer alles nimmt – Tragik der Allmende

The video discusses the timeline of human existence and plastic pollution, highlighting the potential for more plastic than fish in oceans within 30 years. It introduces the tragedy of the commons, where individual actions harm communal resources, and explores solutions like social norms, privatization, and government regulations. The video suggests a combination of these solutions to address complex issues like ocean plastic pollution, emphasizing awareness, responsibility, and international agreements.

What is the main concern regarding plastic pollution in the oceans?

• Plastic will be used as fish food.

• Plastic will dissolve in water.

• Plastic will become more valuable than fish.

• Plastic will outnumber fish in the oceans.

Who introduced the concept of the tragedy of the commons?

• Adam Smith

• William Forster Lloyd

• John Maynard Keynes

• David Ricardo

What example is used to explain the tragedy of the commons?

• Pollution in urban areas

• Overgrazing on communal land

• Overfishing in the Atlantic

• Deforestation in the Amazon

How can social norms help address the tragedy of the commons?

• By privatizing resources

• By establishing traditions and shared values

• By creating laws

• By increasing taxes

What is a potential downside of privatization as a solution?

• It leads to overproduction.

• It requires too much government intervention.

• It works poorly for resources like water or air.

• It is too expensive to implement.

What role do government regulations play in managing common resources?

• They eliminate the need for social norms.

• They make exploitation more expensive and fund repairs.

• They privatize all common resources.

• They allow unrestricted access to resources.

What combination of solutions is suggested for tackling ocean plastic pollution?

• Privatization and increased production

• Social norms, privatization, and government regulations

• Social norms and elimination of regulations

• Government regulations and unrestricted access