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This document discusses the transformation of economic systems from preindustrial to industrial to postindustrial societies. It covers topics like the birth of inequality in early societies, the industrial revolution and increased production, the growth of the service sector, and potential future bioeconomic societies. It also examines the evolution of the medium of exchange from early bartering to modern fiat currency systems.
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The near zero marginal cost society and the real estate industry
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