Desire and Power: The Hidden Economics of Love, Lust, and Control

Desire and Power: The Hidden Economics of Love, Lust, and Control is a groundbreaking exploration of human intimacy through the lens of economics, psychology, and technology. Om Krishna delves into the hidden forces that shape desire, from childhood attachment and sexual capital to the influence of pornography, sex work, and AI-driven virtual intimacy.

This book uncovers how love, lust, and power intersect in both personal relationships and broader societal structures. Chapters examine dating markets, marriage, infidelity, and reproductive economics while exploring the disruptive impact of digital desire, sex technology, and AI companions. Part V goes deeper, analyzing pornography, sex work, assault, and the political economy of sexual power.

Blending rigorous research with compelling case studies, Desire and Power reveals the negotiation of sexual capital, the dynamics of consent, and the evolving economic and social landscape of modern desire. It offers insights into the ways technology mediates intimacy, how power shapes sexual and emotional labor, and the ethical frameworks necessary to navigate the 21st-century sexual economy.

Perfect for readers interested in psychology, economics, sociology, digital culture, and the future of human relationships, this book provides a provocative, intellectually rigorous journey into the hidden economics of intimacy, desire, and power.