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Daydream: Added link to Mandatory Session page.

2021-04-08T17:15:34Z

Added link to Mandatory Session page.

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	Recently, basic Alloc distributions have been decreased due to the [[Contact War]]. Military requirements given by [[MAISL]] have also encouraged [[PAL]] to close economic efficiencies, including adjusting job salaries and reducing the number of free goods and services. [[Governance]] does this with great reluctance, but at the same time, it prepares for the possibility of even worse circumstances:		Recently, basic Alloc distributions have been decreased due to the [[Contact War]]. Military requirements given by [[MAISL]] have also encouraged [[PAL]] to close economic efficiencies, including adjusting job salaries and reducing the number of free goods and services. [[Governance]] does this with great reluctance, but at the same time, it prepares for the possibility of even worse circumstances:

	{{quote\|Mandatory Session did indeed serve a good purpose, though. Instituted at the start of the current war, it was intended for the eventuality that the war got so serious that the government was obliged to switch the economy from what they called "eudaimonic" back into a scarcity mode. If that ever happened, family Allocs would start being tied to productivity, essentially making productive activity nonvoluntary. And if things truly got bad, they might even have to go back to something capitalistic.<ref>{{Ch\|23}}</ref>}}		{{quote\|[[Mandatory Session]] did indeed serve a good purpose, though. Instituted at the start of the current war, it was intended for the eventuality that the war got so serious that the government was obliged to switch the economy from what they called "eudaimonic" back into a scarcity mode. If that ever happened, family Allocs would start being tied to productivity, essentially making productive activity nonvoluntary. And if things truly got bad, they might even have to go back to something capitalistic.<ref>{{Ch\|23}}</ref>}}

	==References==		==References==

Julian Bradshaw at 23:07, 7 April 2021

2021-04-07T23:07:40Z

Julian Bradshaw: /* Effects of the Contact War */

2021-04-07T23:06:57Z

Effects of the Contact War

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	Recently, basic Alloc distributions have been decreased due to the [[Contact War]]. Military requirements given by [[MAISL]] have also encouraged [[PAL]] to close economic efficiencies, including adjusting job salaries and reducing the number of free goods and services. [[Governance]] does this with great reluctance, but at the same time, it prepares for the possibility of even worse circumstances:		Recently, basic Alloc distributions have been decreased due to the [[Contact War]]. Military requirements given by [[MAISL]] have also encouraged [[PAL]] to close economic efficiencies, including adjusting job salaries and reducing the number of free goods and services. [[Governance]] does this with great reluctance, but at the same time, it prepares for the possibility of even worse circumstances:

	{{quote\|Mandatory Session did indeed serve a good purpose, though. Instituted at the start of the current war, it was intended for the eventuality that the war got so serious that the government was obliged to switch the economy from what they called "eudaimonic" back into a scarcity mode. If that ever happened, family Allocs would start being tied to productivity, essentially making productive activity nonvoluntary. And if things truly got bad, they might even have to go back to something capitalistic.\|{{Ch\|1}}}}		{{quote\|Mandatory Session did indeed serve a good purpose, though. Instituted at the start of the current war, it was intended for the eventuality that the war got so serious that the government was obliged to switch the economy from what they called "eudaimonic" back into a scarcity mode. If that ever happened, family Allocs would start being tied to productivity, essentially making productive activity nonvoluntary. And if things truly got bad, they might even have to go back to something capitalistic.<ref>{{Ch\|23}}</ref>}}

	==References==		==References==

Julian Bradshaw: /* Deflation */

2021-04-07T23:06:42Z

Deflation

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	To see these effects in story, consider [[Ryouko]]'s behavior in Chapter 23 when she thinks to [[Clarisse]],		To see these effects in story, consider [[Ryouko]]'s behavior in Chapter 23 when she thinks to [[Clarisse]],
	{{quote\|"Speaking of which, I should probably put some consideration into what I should do with my spare Allocs."<ref>{{~~Chn~~\|23}}</ref>}}		{{quote\|"Speaking of which, I should probably put some consideration into what I should do with my spare Allocs."<ref>{{Ch\|23}}</ref>}}
	and in Chapter 32, where [[Ryouko]] says,		and in Chapter 32, where [[Ryouko]] says,
	{{quote\|"Well, actually, why don’t we go somewhere a bit more upscale for dinner? I’ve got a lot of Allocs now, and I don’t know how to spend it all."<ref>{{~~Chn~~\|32}}</ref>}}		{{quote\|"Well, actually, why don’t we go somewhere a bit more upscale for dinner? I’ve got a lot of Allocs now, and I don’t know how to spend it all."<ref>{{Ch\|32}}</ref>}}

	==Price Stability==		==Price Stability==

Julian Bradshaw: /* Effects of the Contact War */

2021-04-07T23:05:19Z

Effects of the Contact War

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	{{quote\|She consulted Clarisse quickly. Converted into local currency, the sum was astronomical—she could probably have bought that "nanofabricated jewel" hundreds of times over.<ref>{{Chn\|31}}</ref>}}		{{quote\|She consulted Clarisse quickly. Converted into local currency, the sum was astronomical—she could probably have bought that "nanofabricated jewel" hundreds of times over.<ref>{{Chn\|31}}</ref>}}

	==Effects of the [[Contact War]]==		==Effects of the Contact War==

	Recently, basic Alloc distributions have been decreased due to the [[Contact War]]. Military requirements given by [[MAISL]] have also encouraged [[PAL]] to close economic efficiencies, including adjusting job salaries and reducing the number of free goods and services. [[Governance]] does this with great reluctance, but at the same time, it prepares for the possibility of even worse circumstances:		Recently, basic Alloc distributions have been decreased due to the [[Contact War]]. Military requirements given by [[MAISL]] have also encouraged [[PAL]] to close economic efficiencies, including adjusting job salaries and reducing the number of free goods and services. [[Governance]] does this with great reluctance, but at the same time, it prepares for the possibility of even worse circumstances:

Julian Bradshaw: /* Context of Earth's Society */

2021-04-07T23:05:06Z

Context of Earth's Society

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	Allocs are economically inefficient in several key respects, and would not be sustainable in any modern-day economy. Even in the post-scarcity economy of [[Earth]], [[AI]]s are crucial to maintaining their integrity.		Allocs are economically inefficient in several key respects, and would not be sustainable in any modern-day economy. Even in the post-scarcity economy of [[Earth]], [[AI]]s are crucial to maintaining their integrity.

	==Context of [[Earth]]'s Society==		==Context of Earth's Society==

	Unemployment is TtS is sky-high, in excess of 50%. Most of the 50% who ''do'' work aren’t paid decently–they work mostly because they want to. With [[AI]]s and automation, the economy doesn’t need more than a small percentage of the most skilled workers to produce what everyone wants. Allocs and the economy in general are designed to keep demand up (by giving everyone enough money to live comfortably), and to prevent those few skilled workers (or worse, a capital-owning leisure class) from turning into a new [[hyperclass]].<ref>[https://ttshieronym.tumblr.com/post/33142923484/economy-question-and-aliens "Economy question and aliens." '''Incubator Archives''']</ref>		Unemployment is TtS is sky-high, in excess of 50%. Most of the 50% who ''do'' work aren’t paid decently–they work mostly because they want to. With [[AI]]s and automation, the economy doesn’t need more than a small percentage of the most skilled workers to produce what everyone wants. Allocs and the economy in general are designed to keep demand up (by giving everyone enough money to live comfortably), and to prevent those few skilled workers (or worse, a capital-owning leisure class) from turning into a new [[hyperclass]].<ref>[https://ttshieronym.tumblr.com/post/33142923484/economy-question-and-aliens "Economy question and aliens." '''Incubator Archives''']</ref>

Julian Bradshaw: /* Deflation */

2021-04-07T23:04:51Z

Deflation

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	To see these effects in story, consider [[Ryouko]]'s behavior in Chapter 23 when she thinks to [[Clarisse]],		To see these effects in story, consider [[Ryouko]]'s behavior in Chapter 23 when she thinks to [[Clarisse]],
	"Speaking of which, I should probably put some consideration into what I should do with my spare Allocs."<ref>{{Chn\|23}}</ref>		{{quote\|"Speaking of which, I should probably put some consideration into what I should do with my spare Allocs."<ref>{{Chn\|23}}</ref>}}
	and in Chapter 32, where [[Ryouko]] says,		and in Chapter 32, where [[Ryouko]] says,
	"Well, actually, why don’t we go somewhere a bit more upscale for dinner? I’ve got a lot of Allocs now, and I don’t know how to spend it all."<ref>{{Chn\|32}}</ref>		{{quote\|"Well, actually, why don’t we go somewhere a bit more upscale for dinner? I’ve got a lot of Allocs now, and I don’t know how to spend it all."<ref>{{Chn\|32}}</ref>}}

	==Price Stability==		==Price Stability==

Julian Bradshaw: /* Relationship with Other Currencies */

2021-04-07T23:04:26Z

Relationship with Other Currencies

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	In Chapter 5, when [[Ryouko]] receives information from the military:		In Chapter 5, when [[Ryouko]] receives information from the military:
	There was an informational guide on Alloc distribution, conversion to local colonial currency, and the investment opportunities she might pursue in the colonies, if desired.<ref>{{Chn\|5}}</ref>		{{quote\|There was an informational guide on Alloc distribution, conversion to local colonial currency, and the investment opportunities she might pursue in the colonies, if desired.<ref>{{Chn\|5}}</ref>}}

	In Chapter 14, when [[Shizuki Sayaka]] suggests a role in the colonies as part of [[MSY Finance]] for [[Ryouko]]:		In Chapter 14, when [[Shizuki Sayaka]] suggests a role in the colonies as part of [[MSY Finance]] for [[Ryouko]]:
	"And make us a tidy colonial profit, I'm sure," Kana said dryly.<ref>{{Chn\|14}}</ref>		{{quote\|"And make us a tidy colonial profit, I'm sure," Kana said dryly.<ref>{{Chn\|14}}</ref>}}

	In Chapter 31, when [[Ryouko]] visits the colony of [[Bismarck]]:		In Chapter 31, when [[Ryouko]] visits the colony of [[Bismarck]]:
	She consulted Clarisse quickly. Converted into local currency, the sum was astronomical—she could probably have bought that "nanofabricated jewel" hundreds of times over.<ref>{{Chn\|31}}</ref>		{{quote\|She consulted Clarisse quickly. Converted into local currency, the sum was astronomical—she could probably have bought that "nanofabricated jewel" hundreds of times over.<ref>{{Chn\|31}}</ref>}}

	==Effects of the [[Contact War]]==		==Effects of the [[Contact War]]==

Julian Bradshaw: /* Effects of the Contact War */

2021-04-07T23:03:23Z

Effects of the Contact War

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	Recently, basic Alloc distributions have been decreased due to the [[Contact War]]. Military requirements given by [[MAISL]] have also encouraged [[PAL]] to close economic efficiencies, including adjusting job salaries and reducing the number of free goods and services. [[Governance]] does this with great reluctance, but at the same time, it prepares for the possibility of even worse circumstances:		Recently, basic Alloc distributions have been decreased due to the [[Contact War]]. Military requirements given by [[MAISL]] have also encouraged [[PAL]] to close economic efficiencies, including adjusting job salaries and reducing the number of free goods and services. [[Governance]] does this with great reluctance, but at the same time, it prepares for the possibility of even worse circumstances:

	{{quote\|Mandatory Session did indeed serve a good purpose, though. Instituted at the start of the current war, it was intended for the eventuality that the war got so serious that the government was obliged to switch the economy from what they called "eudaimonic" back into a scarcity mode. If that ever happened, family Allocs would start being tied to productivity, essentially making productive activity nonvoluntary. And if things truly got bad, they might even have to go back to something capitalistic.\|{{~~Chn~~\|1}}}}		{{quote\|Mandatory Session did indeed serve a good purpose, though. Instituted at the start of the current war, it was intended for the eventuality that the war got so serious that the government was obliged to switch the economy from what they called "eudaimonic" back into a scarcity mode. If that ever happened, family Allocs would start being tied to productivity, essentially making productive activity nonvoluntary. And if things truly got bad, they might even have to go back to something capitalistic.\|{{Ch\|1}}}}


	==References==		==References==

Julian Bradshaw: Organizing, adding some new information

2021-04-07T23:02:45Z

Organizing, adding some new information

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	Allocs are a digital post-scarcity currency used on [[Earth]]. They are distributed primarily through a universal basic income (UBI) large enough to lead a good life, especially as many public and even private services are free.<ref>{{~~Chn~~\|14~~\|Bloodlines~~}}</ref> A person can receive an enhanced Alloc income for "productive" work such as scientific research or military service, as determined by [[Governance]].<ref>{{~~Chn~~\|1}}</ref>		Allocs are a digital post-scarcity currency used on [[Earth]]. They are distributed primarily through a universal basic income (UBI) large enough to lead a good life, especially as many public and even private services are free.<ref>{{Ch\|14}}</ref> A person can receive an enhanced Alloc income for "productive" work such as scientific research or military service, as determined by [[Governance]].<ref>{{Ch\|1}}</ref>

	Colony worlds generally use their own currencies instead.		Colony worlds generally use their own currencies instead.
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	Some very long-term or even indefinite expiration class Allocs exist, but only for use by [[Governance]] or favored large organizations.		Some very long-term or even indefinite expiration class Allocs exist, but only for use by [[Governance]] or favored large organizations.

	Saving Allocs is possible via specialized investment vehicles, with restrictions. This is how Ryuoko's parents managed to "save" up Allocs to give to Ryouko at the end of Chapter 14.<ref>{{~~Chn~~\|14}}</ref>		Saving Allocs is possible via specialized investment vehicles, with restrictions. This is how Ryuoko's parents managed to "save" up Allocs to give to Ryouko at the end of Chapter 14.<ref>{{Ch\|14}}</ref>

	==Relationship with Other Currencies==		==Relationship with Other Currencies==
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	In Chapter 5, when [[Ryouko]] receives information from the military:		In Chapter 5, when [[Ryouko]] receives information from the military:
	{{quote\|There was an informational guide on Alloc distribution, conversion to local colonial currency, and the investment opportunities she might pursue in the colonies, if desired.<ref>{{~~Chn~~\|5}}</ref>}}		{{quote\|There was an informational guide on Alloc distribution, conversion to local colonial currency, and the investment opportunities she might pursue in the colonies, if desired.<ref>{{Ch\|5}}</ref>}}

	In Chapter 14, when [[Shizuki Sayaka]] suggests a role in the colonies as part of [[MSY Finance]] for [[Ryouko]]:		In Chapter 14, when [[Shizuki Sayaka]] suggests a role in the colonies as part of [[MSY Finance]] for [[Ryouko]]:
	{{quote\|"And make us a tidy colonial profit, I'm sure," Kana said dryly.<ref>{{~~Chn~~\|14}}</ref>}}		{{quote\|"And make us a tidy colonial profit, I'm sure," Kana said dryly.<ref>{{Ch\|14}}</ref>}}

	In Chapter 31, when [[Ryouko]] visits the colony of [[Bismarck]]:		In Chapter 31, when [[Ryouko]] visits the colony of [[Bismarck]]:
	{{quote\|She consulted Clarisse quickly. Converted into local currency, the sum was astronomical—she could probably have bought that "nanofabricated jewel" hundreds of times over.<ref>{{~~Chn~~\|31}}</ref>}}		{{quote\|She consulted Clarisse quickly. Converted into local currency, the sum was astronomical—she could probably have bought that "nanofabricated jewel" hundreds of times over.<ref>{{Ch\|31}}</ref>}}

	==Effects of the Contact War==		==Effects of the Contact War==