All three—governments, corporations, and open-source communities—have important roles to play in inventing new technology, and ideally, they should work together. Governments are well-suited for funding high-risk, foundational research (like the internet) because they can prioritize public benefit over profits. Corporations, on the other hand, excel at scaling and commercializing technology, making it accessible and useful in everyday life. Meanwhile, open-source communities bring transparency, innovation, and collaboration to tech development, often making it more inclusive and adaptable. By combining the strengths of each—government funding for risky projects, corporate resources for scaling, and open-source for collaboration and accountability—we can build technology that benefits everyone more sustainably.