Trekonomics : The Economics of Star Trek
by
Manu Saadia
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1941758754
ISBN-13
9781941758755
Publisher
Inkshares
Imprint
Inkshares
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 31st, 2016
Print length
280 Pages
Weight
544 grams
Dimensions
16.60 x 23.70 x 2.70 cms
Product Classification:
Science fiction
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Trekonomics explores the economics of the Star Trek universe as if it were real, and discusses how our own world can work towards that model.
“Saadia proves that Star Trek is an even more valuable cultural icon than we ever suspected.”— Charlie Jane Anders, former editor-in-chief, io9
What would the world look like if everybody had everything they wanted or needed? Trekonomics, the first book from financial journalist Felix Salmon''s imprint Pipertext, approaches scarcity economics by coming at it backwards — through thinking about a universe where scarcity does not exist. Delving deep into the details and intricacies of 24th century society, Trekonomics explores post-scarcity and whether we, as humans, are equipped for it. What are the prospects of automation and artificial intelligence? Is there really no money in Star Trek? Is Trekonomics at all possible?
What would the world look like if everybody had everything they wanted or needed? Trekonomics, the first book from financial journalist Felix Salmon''s imprint Pipertext, approaches scarcity economics by coming at it backwards — through thinking about a universe where scarcity does not exist. Delving deep into the details and intricacies of 24th century society, Trekonomics explores post-scarcity and whether we, as humans, are equipped for it. What are the prospects of automation and artificial intelligence? Is there really no money in Star Trek? Is Trekonomics at all possible?
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