The elevator lurches to a stop. “Congratulations!” exclaims the operator. “Another quiz done and another book for your library.” You thank her and hustle through the gleaming lobby to your humble carriage before things get out of hand.
Back in the safety of the carriage, you think about the potentially violent protest you just witnessed. How can you design a stable social contract that satisfies everyone in the community and can endure? Would your society decide to periodically overthrow the government as well? That is an unsettling thought. For now, you decide to read your new books to find out the most important features of a contract.
