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An innovative new anthology exploring how science fiction can motivate new approaches to economics.From the libertarian economics of Ayn Rand to Aldous Huxleys consumerist dystopias, economics and science fiction have often orbited each other. In Economic Science Fictions, editor William Davies has deliberately merged the two worlds, asking how we might harness the power of the utopian imagination to revitalize economic thinking.Rooted in the sense that our current economic reality is no longer credible or viable, this collection treats our economy as a series of fictions and science fiction as a means of anticipating different economic futures. It asks how science fiction can motivate new approaches to economics and provides surprising new syntheses, merging social science with fiction, design with politics, scholarship with experimental forms.With an opening chapter from HaJoon Chang as well as theory, short stories, and reflections on design, this book from Goldsmiths Press challenges and changes the notion that economics and science fiction are worlds apart. The result is a wealth of fresh and unusual perspectives for anyone who believes the economy is too important to be left solely to economists.ContributorsAUDINT, Khairani Barokka, Carina Brand, HaJoon Chang, Miriam Cherry, William Davies, Mark Fisher, Dan GavshonBrady and James Pockson, Owen Hatherley, Laura Horn, Tim Jackson, Mark Johnson, Bastien Kerspern, Nora O Murch, Tobias Revell et al., Judy Thorne, Sherryl Vint, Joseph Walton, Brian Willems
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I really enjoyed the variety in the Economic Science Fiction collection. The papers are well-curated and provide a lot of insights. It’s a must-have for anyone studying or interested in economics and speculative fiction.
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Zara Patel
Perfect for my thesis research
I bought this collection to support my research project on economic theories in sci-fi literature. It's been super helpful and provided a lot of references, but I expected a few more recent papers. However, it’s still a solid resource!
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Marcus Klein
Packaging issues were disappointing
The content of the Economic Science Fiction papers is interesting, but my package arrived a bit damaged. A few pages were bent, which was frustrating. I wish the shipping had been better.
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Liam O'Reilly
Interesting reads but dense info
These papers are fascinating but can get a bit heavy on the academic side. Some articles are a bit too complex for casual readers. Still, I found some gems worth discussing in my book club!
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