The Zero Marginal Cost Society
The Internet of Things, the Collaborative Commons, and the Eclipse of Capitalism
What's it about
What if the cost of making almost anything dropped to zero? Imagine a world where energy, goods, and services are nearly free. This isn't science fiction; it's a new economic reality emerging right now, and you can learn how to navigate and profit from it. Discover how the Internet of Things and renewable energy are creating a "zero marginal cost" society. You'll learn why this shift is challenging traditional capitalism and giving rise to a new "Collaborative Commons," offering you a roadmap to thrive in the next economic revolution.
Meet the author
Jeremy Rifkin is an economic and social theorist, bestselling author, and advisor to world leaders on the impact of scientific and technological changes. His extensive work with both the European Union and the People's Republic of China on their sustainable economic transitions provided the foundational insights for this book. Rifkin's unique position as a global policy consultant allows him to forecast the large-scale societal shifts driven by technology, from the internet of things to the rise of a new collaborative commons.
What's it about
What if the cost of making almost anything dropped to zero? Imagine a world where energy, goods, and services are nearly free. This isn't science fiction; it's a new economic reality emerging right now, and you can learn how to navigate and profit from it. Discover how the Internet of Things and renewable energy are creating a "zero marginal cost" society. You'll learn why this shift is challenging traditional capitalism and giving rise to a new "Collaborative Commons," offering you a roadmap to thrive in the next economic revolution.
Meet the author
Jeremy Rifkin is an economic and social theorist, bestselling author, and advisor to world leaders on the impact of scientific and technological changes. His extensive work with both the European Union and the People's Republic of China on their sustainable economic transitions provided the foundational insights for this book. Rifkin's unique position as a global policy consultant allows him to forecast the large-scale societal shifts driven by technology, from the internet of things to the rise of a new collaborative commons.
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