David Bell

Join David Bell, a historian specializing in libertarian boat cities, as he dives into the quirky and often absurd world of seasteading. The conversation humorously navigates the challenges of creating autonomous ocean communities, from the impracticalities of life at sea to critiquing the futuristic dreams of libertarian sea pods. Bell discusses grassroots colonization efforts and the eccentric ambitions of figures like Peter Thiel in the context of ethical dilemmas. Ultimately, it’s a light-hearted yet insightful look at the clash between idealism and the messy reality of floating societies.