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How the Wealthy Hack the World with Atossa Araxia Abrahamian

Factually! with Adam Conover

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Navigating New Nations: The Seasteading Dream

This chapter examines the intricate realities of creating new nations, focusing on examples like South Sudan and Israel as well as the concept of seasteading. It contrasts the allure of isolated, affluent enclaves with the vibrancy of diverse urban environments, while questioning the broader implications of globalization and wealth disparity. Personal reflections on growing up in Geneva shed light on the disconnect between privilege and global poverty, ultimately critiquing the commercialization of citizenship and its impact on social justice.

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