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15+ Classic Works of Freedom Fiction You Should Read This Year

15+ Classic Works of Freedom Fiction You Should Read This Year

15+ Classic Works of Freedom Fiction You Should Read This YearAlex Boast
Published on: 23/04/2025

A detailed look into the world of libertarian-themed freedom fiction + a list of classic and new books to ignite your sense of self-sovereignty.

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Cyberpunk vs Cypherpunk: What's the Difference?

Cyberpunk vs Cypherpunk: What's the Difference?

Cyberpunk vs Cypherpunk: What's the Difference?Kevin Morley
Published on: 15/04/2025

A look at the tropes and characteristics of two closely linked sci-fi genres. Two stories follow, allowing reading to feel the difference first-hand.

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REVIEW - True Names by Vernor Vinge

REVIEW - True Names by Vernor Vinge

REVIEW - True Names by Vernor VingePhilip Charter
Published on: 01/04/2025

A review of the classic sci-fi novella by Vernor Vinge

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Top 2025 Sci-Fi Dystopian Short Story Collections

Top 2025 Sci-Fi Dystopian Short Story Collections

Top 2025 Sci-Fi Dystopian Short Story CollectionsAlex Boast
Published on: 11/03/2025

A review of sci-fi anthologies past and present. The best dystopian short stories and anthologies of 2025.

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REVIEW - Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

REVIEW - Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

REVIEW - Atlas Shrugged by Ayn RandD.J. Bodden
Published on: 25/02/2025

A review of classic libertarian fiction by 21 Futures contributor and author DJ Bodden.

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The Rapid Rise of Bitcoin Fiction

The Rapid Rise of Bitcoin Fiction

The Rapid Rise of Bitcoin FictionPhilip Charter
Published on: 19/02/2025

Written stories have been crucial to spreading ideas for centuries. And with bitcoin now on the radar of traditional finance and legacy media, fiction is helping to build understanding and speed up adoption.

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