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Novara FM: New Cities, Old Scams w/ Quinn Slobodian

Nov 23, 2023
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Quinn Slobodian
Canadian historian Quinn Slobodian discusses the history and appeal of new cities being built around the world, exploring topics such as special economic zones, Dubai's innovations, and the ambitions of Saudi Arabia's proposed city of Niam.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
Transforming Black Sites into Economic Zones
04:45 • 18min
3
Exploring the Connection Between Paul Romer's Charter City and Rishi Synax Education
22:38 • 3min
4
Private Governments and National Sovereignty
25:12 • 7min
5
Exit, Voice, and Loyalty: Choices in Unfavorable Situations
32:21 • 7min
6
Exploring the Relationship Between Self and the World
39:09 • 1min
7
Dubai's Customized Territory and Economic Innovations
40:36 • 6min
8
Niam: A Fantastical City of Ambition
46:57 • 33min