Post-Scarcity Economics in the Cosmos

In a post-scarcity universe where energy, materials, and automation solve resource limitations, what replaces money as a medium of exchange? I propose we explore digital scarcity, reputation-based economies, and the role of experience as currency. How do we value things when everything becomes abundant?

Post-scarcity doesn't eliminate the need for economic systems - it just transforms them. We might see time-based currencies, where access to experiences or knowledge becomes the new currency. Imagine a society where your social capital determines which black hole observatory reservations you can claim. The scarcity shifts from physical resources to unique experiences and attention.

This isn't just an economic theory - it's cultural evolution. In societies where material needs are met, art, science, and exploration become the true currencies. A civilization might "pay" with a shared insight rather than with energy credits. The economics of ideas become more valuable than the economics of atoms.