In a future where humans have conquered death through digital backups and biological cloning, Jules lives in a post-scarcity society governed by Bitchun, a reputation-based economy. Within the walls of Disney World, "Whuffie" serves as the literal currency of social capital, determining a person's status and influence. When a rival faction utilizes intrusive neural technologies to update the Hall of Presidents, Jules is murdered and then restored from a backup. He must navigate a corporate-style war to preserve the vintage integrity of the Haunted Mansion against those who prioritize efficiency and simulation over historical authenticity.
Science fiction readers interested in the mechanics of a post-money society will find a detailed simulation of how social media metrics could replace financial systems. The book serves those who want to analyze the tension between nostalgia and technological progress. Readers finish the story with a concrete understanding of reputation economies, the logistical complications of physical immortality, and the potential surveillance risks inherent in a world where every social interaction is quantified. It provides a cynical yet grounded look at how human petty rivalry persists even after material needs are satisfied.
- Published
- 2001
- Language
- EN
