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    Slatz_Grobnik: Cold fusion would solve everything. more »
    bluehinter: and the Dayworld method:Invent a 100% reliable method of suspended animation, then split the population into seven groups. Everybody spends one day ou... more »
    bluehinter: Also: The Charlie Jade method: Step 1: Punch an atificial wormhole into a parallel universe with an idyllic version of The Earth, where everybody recy... more »
    bluehinter: If we're talking Doctor who episodes, there's also the classic Claws of Axos method: In this 3rd Doctor episode, the beautiful golden-skinned Axons la... more »
    B: For a great example of replicator based economy, I recommend The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. more »
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    Our Economy Needs A Miracle... Like In Science Fiction

    Don't panic! Sure, our economy is crappier than a crap-monster attacking a crap factory. But that's the time when you should look to the future. Our economy could be transformed at any moment, by developments like new technology — or first contact with an alien species. And you can prepare for this bright future by reading science fiction, which is full of amazing stories of economic miracles. Prepare for our super hopeful future by reading about all the ways our economy could be revolutionized overnight! More »