The post-scarcity economy challenges the way we think about money, work, and value. Instead of scarcity—where people have to compete for limited resources—we’d have resource abundance. Imagine self-repairing machines, vertical farms in every city, and nearly free electricity from solar power. All these could reduce the cost of producing almost anything.

But hold on—is this really possible? And if so, how would it change the world? In this guide, we’ll break down the science, economics, and technology behind this idea. We’ll also explore what might stand in the way, and what kind of world we might be stepping into.