I think the sci-fi novel Counting Heads portrays this quite plausible future reality convincingly and realistically illustrates some of the problems a partial post-scarcity society might face. I'd recommend the book for science fiction enthusiasts and/or anyone who would like to pursue this notion of "higher technology, less jobs" further.
awesome read, pretty far reaching. I love how the scope of stories like this can just make everyday life feel like a single page in a book. If you want a longer read with the same flavor, you should check out Counting Heads by David Marusek, local author up here in Alaska. Awesome projection of modern technology, and how it shapes society. Delves into nano tech, becoming immortal, cloning/genetic engineering, and all the social changes that go along with it. The whole story is wrapped up in a multi-faceted plot that spans generations. Probably the top on my scifi list, and the sequel is equally amazing.
I think the sci-fi novel Counting Heads portrays this quite plausible future reality convincingly and realistically illustrates some of the problems a partial post-scarcity society might face. I'd recommend the book for science fiction enthusiasts and/or anyone who would like to pursue this notion of "higher technology, less jobs" further.
Counting Heads by David Marusek. nanotechnology, cloning, super powerful ai, etc. good stuff.
http://www.amazon.com/Counting-Heads-David-Marusek/dp/0765312670
awesome read, pretty far reaching. I love how the scope of stories like this can just make everyday life feel like a single page in a book. If you want a longer read with the same flavor, you should check out Counting Heads by David Marusek, local author up here in Alaska. Awesome projection of modern technology, and how it shapes society. Delves into nano tech, becoming immortal, cloning/genetic engineering, and all the social changes that go along with it. The whole story is wrapped up in a multi-faceted plot that spans generations. Probably the top on my scifi list, and the sequel is equally amazing.