The Internal Market (novel)

The Internal Market is a science fiction novel by author and political commentator, Ben Goldsmith. Published in 2024, the book explores themes of artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and the potential impacts of advanced technology on society and the global economy.

The narrative centers on a future where powerful corporations, driven by sophisticated AI algorithms, exert increasing influence over political and social structures. The "Internal Market" itself refers to the algorithmic system that governs these corporations and their interactions, a complex and opaque network that prioritizes efficiency and profit above traditional human values. The story follows characters navigating this rapidly changing world, grappling with ethical dilemmas and the erosion of individual agency in the face of powerful, data-driven systems. The novel touches upon anxieties surrounding job displacement, algorithmic bias, and the potential for unchecked corporate power in an increasingly automated world. Critical reception has noted the book's timely relevance and its exploration of complex socio-economic issues within a science fiction framework.