I’m starting research for a new paper, possibly on open source and international intellectual property. I came across this in a surprisingly well written paper on the political economy of open source: “Canada has plenty of trees, and anyone can pt a stack of paper on their desk for a very small price. That does not translate directly into an abundance of good writing.”
The point is that an abundance of material inputs does not necessarily translate into useful intellectual innovation. But it’s also a perfect jab at Canadian literature. Though I do love the Anne of Green Gables books…