أرض زيكولا

“The Land of Zikola” is a novel by Amr Abdel Hamid, set in a fantasy world where intelligence is treated as an alternative currency to money. In this world, people have to pay "mental units" to get anything, making intelligence the real wealth. The poor in Zikula are not only treated with contempt, but can be subjected to death if they run out of intelligence units. The novel deals with themes such as social justice, sacrifice, and psychological tension in the face of a harsh regime.