In Star Trek’s post-scarcity vision of the future, how does their economy work? How do they trade? We’re joined by experts Martine G. Ræstad and Manu Saadia (author of Trekonomics) to discuss the technological and social forces shaping Star Trek’s economic utopia.
Host: Jarrah
Guests:
Martine G. Ræstad, @mechamarty
Manu Saadia, author of Trekonomics: The Economics of Star Trek
Editor: Sue
Additional Resources:
- “Federation Trekonomics: Marx, the Federation and the Shift from Necessity to Freedom” by Jeff Ewing. In Kevin S. Decker & Jason T. Eberl (eds.), The Ultimate Star Trek and Philosophy. Wiley. pp. 115–126 (2016-03-14)
- Trekonomics: The Economics of Star Trek by Manu Saadia
- “The Future Burning Brightly: The Dual Impact of Energy in Star Trek’s Post-Scarcity Universe” by Martine Gjermundsen Ræstad in Sturgis, Amy H. & Strand, Emily (eds.) (2023). Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier. Vernon Press.
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Martine was a great guest, you should have her on more often! (Manu was good too)