Innovative Governance and Stagnant Progress

This chapter explores the risks and rewards of addressing controversial topics within the Republican Party, particularly around LGBTQ+ issues and the emerging concept of seasteading. It reflects on the stagnation of technological advancements, contrasting past expectations with the current state of society, particularly in urban environments like San Francisco. The discussion also ties together the implications of governance models, scientific progress, and the challenges of polarization in democracy.