Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom
Steve Johnson
steve.johnson at missionindia.org
Wed Mar 12 08:44:59 CST 2003
** I apologize if this is duplicated, my email address changed and I
hadn't kept up my Majordomo info**
Due to my Friday-based consulting work, I've been unable to attend
many PMs lately, but I was especially disappointed about missing the
most recent "round-table" meeting. So that I can earn back some
Whuffie (esteem-points), I'm throwing out these discussion points:
Who has read "Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom"? Written by Cory
Doctorow, this SF tale is set 100+ years into the future where there
is unlimited energy, death is defeated, there is no scarcity, and you
are wet-wired to the 'net 24/7. Instead of money, you have Whuffie
(left and right)--which reflects the esteem that others have for you.
Sort of an Amazon-like "other people who bought this book also bought
clean underwear" kind of measurement that others can "ping" and see if
they will like you before they know you.
* Will Cory's idea of using a "creative commons" license that allows
free exchange of the digital version while simultaneously trying to
sell a deadtree version really work? Will it be repeatable? Does his
apparent success change anything?
* What did you think of the book?
* Is GRPM an ad-hoc, in the sense of the book? If not, could it be?
If you want the book, go to http://www.craphound.com/down/ and
download a copy in HTML, PDF, Palm/Pocket PC readable form or
http://www.amazon.com and buy it. I enjoyed reading it on my
Handspring.
Regards,
sj
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