The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer

I really like it when sci-fi writers try to imagine the impact a technology would have on society. This book is glimpse into several different people's life in a post-scarcity world. It centers on the tale of a girl coming by a very special book and how it shapes that girl's life.

The book had some very fascinating ideas about what shifts society would take given trivial creation of people's basic needs. I enjoyed the snapshots of different parts of the world and cultures trying to come to grips with all the upheaval that this brings.