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131. The Utopia (Galt's Gulch Chile)

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The Dream of New Utopia

This chapter examines the ambitious yet controversial concept of creating New Utopia, a micronation on a submerged Caribbean reef, inspired by ideals of luxury and libertarianism. Despite its grand vision of floating cities and unregulated capitalism, the project faces significant engineering challenges and dubious financial practices. Through the eccentricities of its leaders and their radical societal model, the narrative highlights the clash between idealism and reality in this audacious venture.

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