Question of the Day
One of the facets of Babylon 5 that I really enjoyed was its realistic depiction of economics. B5 was a departure from the utopian economy of Star Trek where scarcity -- as well as money -- had been largely eliminated. In Babylon 5, there were unions that went on strike and frequent shortages of labor, parts, and just plain cash. A large population of desperately poor people lived on the station in a region called "Downbelow", and a number of major characters dealt with unemployment, indebtedness, and worries about paying their bills.
Scarcity, both for societies as a whole and individuals, was a driving force in the Babylon 5 storyline. So it's a lot like the world that we live in. I liked that.
Which science fiction books, movies, or television shows do you think do a good job of presenting realistic economics?
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Scarcity, both for societies as a whole and individuals, was a driving force in the Babylon 5 storyline. So it's a lot like the world that we live in. I liked that.
Which science fiction books, movies, or television shows do you think do a good job of presenting realistic economics?
Image: Baker's Place
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Comments (3)
have a look at some of the other improv everywhere stuff, they make it their mission to cheer people up and add a little extra enjoyment to their lives.
they once came all the way to my town in the UK for a stunt. and i didn't find out until later, and apparently barely anyone turned up to help, compared the the hundreds that have joined in in the past over in the US.
However, I do have to condone anything that makes so many people smile.
Case in point: my husband and Zach were in DC during "Capitol Pride" weekend. They were waiting for a metro train, and when it stopped, Zach started high-fiving people as they came off the train, and others as they got on. Soon it became a party, with a large group of lesbians cheering everyone who got a high five.
My husband said it was very cool. :-)
It's not like the "germs" bore through your skin and release their toxins into your blood stream! :D
I set up this facebook group last year and we have almost 400 members! It's spreading the word of Escalator High Fiving! It's the future!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=30531925216
or just search Escalator High Fiving in groups.
Please have a look if you're that way inclined!
Cheers
Rich
As far as people having less germs on their butts or genitalia, I imagine neither alternative would have gone over quite as well as just using his hands.