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Be More Pirate w/ Sam Conniff

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Pirate Enlightenment and Utopian Experiments

The speaker explores the theme of Libertalia and discusses David Grayber's book on pirate enlightenment. They reflect on the integration and cultural exchange between pirates and oppressed populations, and the intersection of this history with the Industrial Revolution. The speaker expresses a desire for a non-utopian ideal and reflects on the concept of pirates as champions of freedom and democracy.

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