[Tech1] A sci-fi novel

[patheigham]

Hi everyone,
There seems to be a thread developing involving sci-fi or futuristic themes.
I have a memory of reading a novel or short story, which I now cannot find. Probably written by one of the well-known writers of the genre, (Bradbury, Asimov, Pohlman, Clarke?).
Synopsis:
A group of people walk into the sea – they subsequently emerge, but on a different planet. They realise that they have to stick together and
start to explore. They find a cave in which there is a wall design. They have retained their previous knowledge and skills, such that it’s recognised as being a circuit for a radio transmitter.
They decide that it must be built and pooling their remembered skills, this means mining for chemicals and materials to forge components from scratch – making glass valves etc.
All proceeds well – this is their goal, the Holy Grail, if you like, until some clown amongst them invents ‘money’. Then it all falls apart!
Basically, a satirical rant on ‘money is root of all evil’ etc.
If anyone has read it, and remembers the author, please let me know.
Best
Pat




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