Thank you for making this distinction. I was trying to say, "Here's how I make (surprising) better predictions about the world as it is." I wasn't saying anything about how things should be.

For those who don't like the consequences of power laws, I have two questions: * What should the distribution be, statistically? * What mechanism will you use to create that distribution?

Finally, your point about externalities is very well taken. If what I am doing is not sustainable if everyone did it, then I should think hard about whether I am doing the right thing (says the energy guzzling American).