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How to Take Over the World

How to Start a Country (Network State Review)

Mar 15, 2024
25:57
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Explore the idea of creating your own country in the future, inspired by Balaji Srinivasan's vision for network states. Learn about ambitious city-building projects throughout history and today. Discover how privacy protection and network states intersect, and the concept of moral innovations in governance. Reclaim true citizenry through a decentralized network state and rethink traditional political systems.
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Quick takeaways

  • Network states aim to crowd fund territory globally for diplomatic recognition.
  • Building a network state requires moral innovations and national consciousness for effective governance.

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The Concept of Network States

The podcast discusses the concept of network states, which are highly aligned online communities aiming to crowd fund territory worldwide. These network states seek diplomatic recognition by pre-existing states. Through examples like Disney's Epcot and historical figures like Alexander the Great, the podcast highlights the ambition of great minds to create their own spaces, whether cities or countries.

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