The open source movement has great promise

Other sectors remain largely oblivious to the potential impact of open-source models. A few businesses have learnt how to involve consumers in designing new products, and Amazon has benefited from opening up product reviews to its customers. But most businesses would be aghast at the risks of involving a wider range of people from outside the organisation in shaping their key decisions. Although governments have become more open about information and performance data, the use of open-source methods to improve legislation and policymaking remains in its infancy.