On Thu, 6 Aug 2020 at 10:31, Alvin Starr <
alvin@netvel.net> wrote:
I do not believe that The Rules of Acquisition existed before DS-9.
But they nicely reflect the business practices over the last 50,
60,70... 100 years.
With the "Greed is Good" concept it has become a bit more out in the
open
Someone needs to fill out the whole set of rules and then it could
be taught as a MBA course at the Rotman School of Management.
It exists, though more as a philosophy text than a rulebook.
If we are going to quote science fiction, don't forget Heinlein. Predates DS9 by a couple of iterations.
“To permit irresponsible authority is to sell disaster.”
― Robert A. Heinlein, Starship Troopers
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