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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,...

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Product ID:9781941758755
Product Form:Hardback
Country of Manufacture:GB
Title:Trekonomics
Subtitle:The Economics of Star Trek
Authors:Author: Manu Saadia
Page Count:280
Subjects:Science fiction, Science fiction
Description: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?
Imprint Name:Inkshares
Publisher Name:Inkshares
Country of Publication:GB
Publishing Date:2016-05-31