I just ran across this as I was thinking about Steve Long's upcoming Mythic Hero Kickstarter. Some interesting ideas, and from a game designer as well.
Update - there is a large community developed around Kickstarter, it is sort of fascinating to watch. It's like a tiny 'internet bubble', but it seems backed by real money; over $100 million backed so far, and KS gets a share of that - I think 8%. I wonder where it will all be in decade? Will all art projects seek this ultimately democratic patronage?
What about infrastructure? This would be an interesting alternative to taxation - you only fund the projects you are interested in: highways, bridge repair, faster internet, space program? Imagine getting to have your name on a plaque on Mars for choosing the $100 tier?
There's a short story in there somewhere.
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