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Atlantis: A Novel about Economic Government

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Mr. Klassen explores a new world created with the idea that all creators of ideas have ownership. Comparing an old world with a new world we see how this new view could replace old systems. A clearly written and exciting novel challenging us to reexamime our own ideas. Integrity is the glue of this vision of a new society and how it relates to the individual. I would recommend this novel to any person that is searching for new solutions to old problems.

What would a revolutionary social vision be, who could create it, and where? Inspired by the works of Ayn Rand and Andrew Galambos, among others, Robert Klassen paints an interesting scenario. When ancient wisdom discovers science, a proprietary interest and the right piece of land, social paradigms can shift. For those familiar with Galambos and Rand, Klassen's interpretation is delightfully understated. Thinking of others, I'd pay 5 stars for fuller treatment.

If you are interested in ideas about how society could operate without government -- taxes, laws, and regulations -- this book is for you. In particular, the concept on how to deal with intellectual property is by itself worth the price of the book.

I found the exact scenario depicted in the story somewhat unlikely, but that is not the point.

And if you didn't like "Atlas Shrugged", don't bother, you won't like this one either.

First time through its a great read. Being a writer, I enjoy a good story. But, take a second deeper look(and on) and you will find that Atlantis is an interesting answer to the cause of today's problems with a hopeful and interesting solutions. Believable concepts that make you think and rethink.

A new, freedom-minded city in the Western US called Atlantis, to which the innovators and entrepreneurs flee... a speech on innovation, wealth, rationality, and politics... a villain called Wesley Couch...

*groan*

This book was in a "free" pile at the library and I don't wonder why. I didn't read it, but I flipped through it for the howlers.