Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom
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Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom [1] is a sci-fi novel by Cory Doctorow.
This history takes place in the 22nd century. Nanotechnologies have made death obsolete, there is no more scarcity of goods. This abundance has brought about the end of labor and money, and the only thing that makes one person worth more than anyone else is Whuffie, a constantly updated rating that measures how much esteem and respect other people have for you. This rating system determines who gets the few scarce items, like the best housing, a table in a crowded restaurant, or a good place in a queue for a theme park attraction.
The book is released under a Creative commons license.
