"Your Stock is Rising" is an interesting story in many ways. First, it builds on a very current phenomenon: that of measuring the value of one's social connections and contacts. But while sites like Klout can offer social networkers only a number to represent their social influence, the world of "Your Stock is Rising" takes this to the extreme by creating an entire social economy. Second, the story features a protagonist who is very much like myself: young, career-driven, determined to reach his potential. The only question is, how much is he willing to give up to obtain it?
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