A great example of a (Monopolies|monopoly not being natural #citation) in nature is the way a permaculture garden balances the ecosystem. When there is (Regulation is immoral|less regulation #citation), the less of a chance that a monopoly occurs.

In (Gaia’s Garden|Gaia's Garden #citation), Hemenway talks about how rare it is fgor a species of plant or bug to become invasive (a monopoly). While there is certainly (Soil revives the dead|fertile soil #citation) or food for them to thrive, there are so many competitors for that same fertile soil that the invasive species will find enough to grow, but there won't be (Weed out the bad actors via high capital|enough resources #citation) to dominate.

Only when the gardener unnaturally tries to limit the biodiversity in a garden does the invasive species have enough of a foothold to dominate and grow strong enough to crowd out other plants/animals in any significant way. The gardener, in manipulating the natural system inadvertently opens up gaps that will be corrected in a way that is typically (Stock Market as Immune System|undesired #citation).

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#permaculture #toolong