Anchorite
Anchorite
What happens when equality becomes mandatory and incompetence is rewarded? Randall Garrett's Anchorite is a razor-sharp political satire that projects contemporary trends into a near-future where Earth is governed by a paternalistic world state that takes care of everyone, whether they want to be taken care of or not. In this world, the asteroid belt operates under a radically different system. Those who can actually survive and think independently have carved out their own space, governed by competence and self-reliance rather than bureaucratic hand-holding. When the Earth government inevitably moves to absorb this autonomous region, the collision between two incompatible visions of society becomes inevitable. It's a book that asks uncomfortable questions about merit, equality, and whether everyone deserves the same outcomes regardless of effort or ability. For readers who enjoy their science fiction with a sharp satirical edge, Anchorite offers both entertainment and provocation.
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