Trekonomics: The Economics of Star Trek

by Manu Saadia

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“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?
  • ISBN10 1941758754
  • ISBN13 9781941758755
  • Publish Date 31 May 2016
  • Publish Status Out of Stock
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Inkshares
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 280
  • Language English