I would note that this is, indeed, a very common move done in DC. I would also note that many of these copies end up in, e.g., Little Free Libraries and at the Goodwill. (For example, I currently downstairs have a copy of the President of Microsoft’s Board’s book with literally still the letter inside saying “Dear Congressman XYZ, I hope you enjoy my book...”)
I am not opposed to MIRI doing this, but just want to flag that this is a regular move in DC. (Which might mean you should absolutely do it since it has survivorship bias as a good lindy idea! Just saying it ain’t, like, a brand new strat.)
I would note that this is, indeed, a very common move done in DC. I would also note that many of these copies end up in, e.g., Little Free Libraries and at the Goodwill. (For example, I currently downstairs have a copy of the President of Microsoft’s Board’s book with literally still the letter inside saying “Dear Congressman XYZ, I hope you enjoy my book...”)
I am not opposed to MIRI doing this, but just want to flag that this is a regular move in DC. (Which might mean you should absolutely do it since it has survivorship bias as a good lindy idea! Just saying it ain’t, like, a brand new strat.)