benld74
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Mon May-18-09 01:31 PM
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The Unincorporated Man - Very Good Read |
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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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Mon May-18-09 01:35 PM
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1. By Whom...give me some more? |
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I think I might like reading this.
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Mon May-18-09 01:41 PM
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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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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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Mon May-18-09 04:43 PM
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4. I don't usually read SF, but that sounds Good! |
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Thanks, I'll look for it!
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Mon Jun-01-09 09:34 AM
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5. I picked this up, thanks to your recommendation |
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And thanks for the tip! It is a very good read.
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