Watchman Privacy 9 - Private Living in a Seapod: An Interview with Grant Romundt from Ocean Builders
Aug 6, 2021
In this insightful talk, Grant Romundt, CEO of Ocean Builders, explores the innovative world of seasteading and self-sustaining seapods. He reveals how a love for water and freedom fuels their vision. Grant shares fascinating details about the engineering behind C-PODs, including advanced water recycling, energy systems, and smart home automation. He also touches on the importance of low-EMF living for health. With plans for prototypes in Panama, the conversation highlights a unique path to autonomy and a new lifestyle on the waves.
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Multiple Motivations Drive Seapod Interest
- Grant sees many motivations converging: lifestyle, tech development, and freedom attract different people to seasteading.
- Ocean Builders aims to serve diverse needs from nomads to aerospace testing by offering floating habitats.
Freedom As Core Design Value
- Freedom is the primary value for Grant and many team members when building seapods.
- The pods aim to increase personal independence by providing homes that supply essential resources.
Make Homes Self-Sufficient
- Design homes to produce essential utilities: water, power, and food to maximize autonomy.
- Integrate communications like Starlink to support remote work and digital nomad lifestyles.
