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“Y'know, we're all wasting our time writing this hack science fiction! You wanta make real money, you gotta start a religion!” quote by L. Ron Hubbard
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“Y'know, we're all wasting our time writing this hack science fiction! You wanta make real money, you gotta start a religion!”

L. Ron Hubbard

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Source Interview: Science Fiction Writing, 1970

We waste time on hack sci‑fi; to earn real money you should start a religion.

In simple terms: Writing cheap sci‑fi is futile; profit comes from belief systems.

Key Takeaway

Focus on meaningful creation.

Themes

economics creativity belief systems

Mood

skeptical provocative

Type

philosophical cautionary

When to use this quote

  • creative industries
  • entrepreneurship
  • spiritual movements

Key Concepts

hack fiction religion building monetization strategies

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is profit worth compromising integrity?
  • What alternatives exist for sustainable income?
A Different Perspective

Ethical concerns arise from exploiting belief.

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