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benld74 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-18-09 01:31 PM
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The Unincorporated Man - Very Good Read
Science fiction at its best. How a future Earth, has become so ruled by coporations, that the government is a minor-minor player. All people have jobs, earn livings, have food, shelter and health care. The price is becoming Incorporated at birth, with parents, the government and whomever wants 'own' a share in whatever you make of your entire life.
However a cryogenically kept man is found and brought back to life. He refuses incorporation, to the point of,,,,
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vaberella Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-18-09 01:35 PM
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1. By Whom...give me some more?
I think I might like reading this.
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benld74 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-18-09 01:41 PM
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2. Just out,,,
The unincorporated man

Dani Kollin and Eytan Kollin.

New York : Tor, 2009.

In a reborn civilization, every individual is incorporated at birth and spends many years trying to attain control over his or her own life by getting a majority of his or her own shares.
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vaberella Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-18-09 02:01 PM
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3. Interesting, but not that new. With the rise of 401Ks we notice in full effect. n/t
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kimmerspixelated Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-18-09 04:43 PM
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4. I don't usually read SF, but that sounds Good!
Thanks, I'll look for it!
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MrCoffee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-01-09 09:34 AM
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5. I picked this up, thanks to your recommendation
And thanks for the tip! It is a very good read.
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