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Chuck has Covid pt. 2: Technoauthoritarian Frontiers / Quinn Slobodian & Greg Grandin

This Is Hell!

CHAPTER

Libertarian Visions and Economic Zones

This chapter examines the evolution of libertarian thought, focusing on the quest for governance models that minimize traditional democratic structures. It analyzes the rise of special economic zones and their impact on capitalism and democracy, particularly through the lens of influential figures like Peter Thiel. The discussion critiques the interplay between elite aspirations and the erosion of democratic norms, highlighting the complex global economic dynamics shaped by these developments.

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