Free Cities Podcast 025 - Jacek Spendel: Libertarian Advocacy, Freedom of Movement & the Future of Autonomy
Timothy Allen talks with Jacek Spendel.
Jacek is the President of Liberty international which is the oldest organisation promoting libertarianism worldwide.
In this conversation we discuss the work of Liberty International as well as Jacek’s views on libertarianism, travel, free cities and the future of the free world.Jacek has an optimistic view of the world, something that we whole heartedly endorse here at the free cities foundation. Its incredibly encouraging to hear from so many different people and organisations working towards the same goals of freedom and personal liberty.
Enjoy the conversation.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:10 - Introduction to this episode.
2:39 - Realisation of the dream of libertarians - The dream of free cities. The ability to opt-in and out. Why Dubai is a great place to live and work. Immigration in Dubai. The ability to vote with your feet.
7:38 - Immigration and the free cities model - Poland is a great place to live. Quality of living and quality of life in Poland. Restrictions during the pandemic. Restrictions in Poland during the coronavirus outbreak.
14:44 - The work of Liberty International - Finding and expanding freedom in a free world. Leadership programme for young libertarian leaders called Project Arizona. Best tools of liberty.
20:01 - Work Migrations Index - Investment opportunities for young people in their 30s. The future of travel in a freer and happier world. Covid-19. Limiting travel to reduce CO2 and greenhouse gases. The forces of free markets and trade.
26:13 - Dangers connected to geopolitical situations - The environmental movement and climate change. Carbon tax. Not a typical digital nomad. The difference between a permanent tourist and a digital nomad.
31:50 - The pros and cons of a digital nomadic life - Being independent from government in Poland. Digital nomad style of living. Pitfalls of moving to autonomous jurisdictions. Bad things happened to other jurisdictions like Costa Rica. Liberland is a scam.
38:01 - How do you envisage a world in 50 years from now? - Free cities and free trade agreements. Digital nomadism and the increase in free movement. The future of free jurisdictions like Singapore. How free jurisdictions will differ from each other. The future of the world according to Liberty International. Sabbatical from Liberty International.
44:27 - What is Project Arizona and why is it important? - Why Arizona is so good. Pros and cons of living in Texas. Success stories of free market conservatives. The dangers of socialism in America. Free Russia Forum in Vilnius, Russia.
TWITTER:
Jacek Spendel: https://twitter.com/SpendelJacek
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Liberty International: https://twitter.com/Liberty_ISIL
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
WEBSITES:
Liberty International: https://liberty-intl.org/
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/