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Part Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations

Behind the Bastards

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Whimsical Frontiers: Libertarian Dreams and Space Ventures

This chapter explores a quirky blend of ideas, from sending Iggy Pop into space as an alien greeting to ambitious oceanic launch projects. It examines the lives of individuals attempting to create libertarian sea nations, their ideological clashes with reality, and the legal challenges they face from governments like Thailand's. Additionally, it critiques the romanticization of historical frontiers, revealing the systemic injustices that complicate narratives about freedom and rights.

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