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100 1 _aWilkins, Patrick
245 1 0 _aMoney is the Root of All Good
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1954
500 _aRelease date is 2019-01-21
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Money is the Root of All Good" by Patrick Wilkins is a science fiction novella written during the mid-20th century. The story explores the intricate socio-economic dynamics of the planet Lyrane, where a unique system rewards citizens based on good deeds and thoughts rather than traditional labor for payment. This radical economic structure, initially embraced as a model of virtue, faces collapse due to manipulation and external pressures, leading to societal chaos. The narrative follows Roald Gibbons, the new president of Universal Relief, as he manages the fallout from a catastrophic stock market crash on Lyrane. As corporation-men cease their productive activities due to external threats and manipulation by a rival company, Galactic Aid, the planet descends into violence and unrest. The tale intricately weaves personal and social struggles, particularly through the experiences of Erol Garbin and his daughter Yma, who grapple with the consequences of the failed economic system. Ultimately, Roald uncovers a deeper conspiracy behind the collapse, highlighting themes of power, morality, and the dangers of economic manipulation. The story culminates in a dramatic resolution that seeks to restore Lyrane's former ideals while addressing the injustices inflicted upon its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aCorporations -- Corrupt practices -- Fiction
653 _aLife on other planets -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1954
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58744
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