Very interesting example you give about economies; I'd argue a reliable barter system could replace money, but I'd never thought about it long or articulately enough to come to your same conclusion. By extension, I realize it is more convenient to me to pay rent and utilities rather than work for my landlord and for MassElectric and RCN. Thanks for the nudge into the world of post-hippie thinking.
That being said, what could you see me doing for you in barter for some of your nummy strawberries? ; D See you at the Buttery, I hope!
I am still reading historical SF, so I can't speak to the gloominess of contemporary SF. I usually avoid the latter anyway because my intuition tells me there's too much crap to bother. Always hoping someone will point me to something worthwhile that's been written recently.
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That being said, what could you see me doing for you in barter for some of your nummy strawberries? ; D See you at the Buttery, I hope!
I am still reading historical SF, so I can't speak to the gloominess of contemporary SF. I usually avoid the latter anyway because my intuition tells me there's too much crap to bother. Always hoping someone will point me to something worthwhile that's been written recently.
Cheers,
WGG