
Free Cities Podcast
The official podcast of the Free Cities Foundation hosted by Timothy Allen.
Timothy conducts in-person, long-form discussions with the preeminent thought leaders in the Free Cities ecosystem, including builders, investors, residents, entrepreneurs & people who value liberty & prosperity for all. Everyone is welcome, especially skeptics.
Topics: Private Cities, Pioneer Communities, Charter Cities, Seasteading, Homesteading, Libertarianism, Anarcho-Capitalism, Bitcoin, Economics, Geopolitics, Flag Theory, Homeschooling, Technology, Free Markets & Digital Nomadism.
New episodes every Friday.
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Sep 20, 2024 • 2h 55min
096 - Niko Jilch: Socialism, Gold & Bitcoin Geopolitics
Socialism, Communism, 1989, Gold, Bitcoin, Central Banking, Dollar Hegemony, Stablecoins, Governance, Rebellion.
Timothy Allen talks with Niko Jilch.
Today I have for you my last recording from Prague's 2024 Bitcoin conference. Niko is an Austrian financial journalist who’s been covering financial markets, monetary history/policy and macro economics for over 10 years. Interestedly for me, he’s been an advocate for gold for most of that time too and, as many of you will know, I’ve been dying to get a gold bug on this show for quite some time now. Spoiler alert: Niko is also an evangelical Bitcoiner... I'm trying my hardest here!
In this long conversation we cover a number of key financial topics beginning with the historical and contemporary implications of socialism and/or communism . Niko draws many parallels between the peaceful revolutions of 1989 in Eastern Europe and the situation we find ourselves in today in Western Europe vis-à-vis the emergence of Bitcoin as digital gold and a vehicle that can be used to peacefully exit the current fiat system.
Continue listening for more of Niko's takes on gold, stable coins, governance models, the federal reserve and central banking, plus his personal opinions on what might be your best practices to help you ride out the current wave of social and economic volatility that we see in the world.
Enjoy the conversation.
Free Cities Podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/xudG4tsYH5TimGLfAmqn
Contact the podcast: podcast@free-cities.org
Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0
LIBERTY IN OUR LIFETIME CONFERENCE: https://libertyinourlifetime.org/
Make a small weekly donation to support the show:
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TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introduction
05:59 - Historical and contemporary implications of socialism
09:04 - The role of Bitcoin in modern social and economic volatility
14:31 - Socialism and fiat money
22:37 - Govt subsidies and the free market
49:25 - The future of gold
54:36 - Lessons from the 1989 revolutions in eastern Europe
1:13:25 - The role of media in social and political movements
1:27:09 - The implications of Bitcoin ETFs
1:45:44 - States will try to claim all the dormant Bitcoins
1:55:07 - Donald Trump and Bitcoin
2:00:51 - Competing with the US dollar
2:07:46 - Watching Bitcoin game theory playing out IRL
2:15:58 - Disrupting the federal reserve
2:17:58 - 'Gradually then suddenly' is a myth
2:32:49 - Bitcoin and the 2024 US general election
2:37:00 - The democratic system is important
2:44:28 - Tactics of the fiat socialist system
2:50:16 - Be the change you want to see in the world
TWITTER:
Niko Jilch: https://x.com/NikoJilch
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
LINKS:
Niko's website: https://nikojilch.com/
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/

Sep 13, 2024 • 2h 10min
095 - Pavla Karon: Gender Roles, Family Dynamics & Raising Liberated Children
Parenting, Liberated Children, Stoicism, Feminism, Voluntarism, Socialism, Gender Roles, Gender Wars, Liberty, Freedom.
Timothy Allen talks with Pavla Karon.
Pavla is an entrepreneur and freedom maximalist who co-runs her family business, but outside of that she’s all about family and personal growth. When our paths cross, I always have great chats with her and this one is no exception.
Core topics discussed include raising children, especially parenting methods and bringing up liberated kids. We also go into 21st century gender roles, feminism, socialism, stoicism and the way that technology is affecting all of them.
Pavla is an old school voluntarist with a wealth and depth of experience in the realm of liberty and more importantly, staying free.
Enjoy the conversation.
Free Cities Podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/xudG4tsYH5TimGLfAmqn
Contact the podcast: podcast@free-cities.org
Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0
LIBERTY IN OUR LIFETIME CONFERENCE: https://libertyinourlifetime.org/
Make a small weekly donation to support the show:
https://www.patreon.com/FreeCitiesPodcast/
TIMESTAMPS
(0:30) Introduction(4:05) Discussion on microplastics and water safety(11:11) Parenting and children's freedom(20:29) Emotional expression and stoicism(20:43) Gender roles & raising boys vs raising girls(42:10) The role of men and women in parenting(53:49) The impact of feminism on family dynamics(1:07:22) The role of technology in the future of relationships(1:19:52) Nurturing critical thinking and independence(1:24:52) 'Every behaviour is communication in essence'
TWITTER:
Pavla Karon: https://twitter.com/KaronPavla
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
LINKS:
Pavla's previous appearance on this podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4tjbtaer
Pavla's business, KHDK Electronics: https://www.khdkelectronics.com/
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/

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Sep 6, 2024 • 2h 2min
094 - Shajay Bhooshan: Parametric Design, Digital Cities & The Future of Architecture
Shajay Bhooshan, head of the computation and design group at Zaha Hadid Architects, discusses the exciting intersection of parametric design and urban planning. He shares insights on how digital fabrication and technology could revolutionize architecture and predicts that Zaha Hadid's future earnings may shift more to the digital realm than the physical. The conversation delves into urban density, innovative housing solutions, and the potential of the metaverse in shaping sustainable communities, revealing a visionary outlook on the future of living and design.

Aug 30, 2024 • 1h 6min
093 - Nathan Day: Overlanding, Self Sovereign Identity & Bitcoin Adoption
Self Sovereignty, Overlanding, Landsteading, Bitcoin Adoption, Digital Identity, BTC Map, Flag Theory, Freedom.
Timothy Allen talks with Nathan Day.
Nathan is a former global IT systems optimiser who managed to gain a degree of financial freedom after he sold his business a few years ago. Consequentially, this lead to him and his wife to ask themselves the question:
“If we were terminally ill and had 2 years to live, what would we do?”
The answer came in the form of a custom built, fully pimped out overland & off-road truck which their family has been using as a home from home ever since.
In this conversation we discuss various topics related to Bitcoin, including the installation of miners in their truck, their experiences living self-sovereign lives during the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential of decentralized networks like Nostr to revolutionize digital identity.
We also explore the connections between time, entropy and Bitcoin and discuss the current state of Bitcoin adoption and infrastructure globally. If you’re a Bitcoiner you’ll probably know Nathan better as the co-founder of BTC Map, the indispensable app for finding merchants that accept bitcoin. Nathan shares some fascinating insights into merchant adoption around the globe, arguably one of the best metrics for measuring the success of the decentralised money.
Enjoy the conversation.
Free Cities Podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/xudG4tsYH5TimGLfAmqn
Contact the podcast: podcast@free-cities.org
Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0
LIBERTY IN OUR LIFETIME CONFERENCE: https://libertyinourlifetime.org/
Make a small weekly donation to support the show:
https://www.patreon.com/FreeCitiesPodcast/
TIMESTAMPS
(0:30) Introduction
(4:40) Overland truck and Bitcoin mining setup
(12:51) Nathan's background & ensuing self-sovereign lifestyle
(18:47) Travel experiences and COVID-19 impact
(33:52) Bitcoin, adoption and BTC Map
(40:20) Bitcoin is time
(50:49) Is BTC adoption increasing?
(54:26) Where are the most interesting clusters of BTC adoption?
(1:01:32) Nostr and decentralised identity
TWITTER:
Nathan Day: https://x.com/nathan_day
BTC Map: https://x.com/BTCMap
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
OTHER LINKS:
BTC Map: https://btcmap.org/
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/

Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 35min
092 - Tania Rak: Freedom, New Media & The Liberty Movement
New media, A.I., Media Bias, Ukraine, Social Media, Communications, Liberty, Gender Equality, Fake News.
Timothy Allen talks with Tania Rak.
Today’s guest is Ukrainian journalist and PR expert Tania Rak. Tania works within the liberty movement spreading ideas of freedom at places like Fox news, CNN and BBC to name but a few.
As you would expect, this conversation revolves around the 'science' of communicating... media literacy, A.I.'s impact on journalism, fake news, social media , fact checking, media bias & the new media landscape.
Tania also reveals her experiences of the gender divide at work and whether or not that is something that needs to be addressed.
Enjoy the conversation.
Free Cities Podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/xudG4tsYH5TimGLfAmqn
Contact the podcast: podcast@free-cities.org
Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0
LIBERTY IN OUR LIFETIME CONFERENCE: https://libertyinourlifetime.org/
Make a small weekly donation to support the show:
https://www.patreon.com/FreeCitiesPodcast/
TIMESTAMPS
(0:30) Introduction(2:51) Tania's Multifaceted Role in media & communications(5:17) Challenges in modern journalism(7:35) Media bias and personal narratives(16:39) The impact of social media on journalism(22:56) The Ukraine war and media coverage(35:35) The role of A.I. in journalism(1:09:59) The gender divide in the liberty movement(1:13:03) Female-specific challenges & the question 'Is equality necessary?'(1:30:58) Co-creation, non-violent competition & the enforcement of rights by men
TWITTER:
Tania Rak: https://x.com/Tania__Rak
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
OTHER LINKS:
Tania Rak: https://www.tetianarak.com/
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/

Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 4min
091 - Ivan Ko: Planning a Free City in the UK
London Gateway, Free Port, Thames Estuary, Special Economic Zone, Free City Design, BNO Visa, UK Free City Project.
Timothy Allen talks with Ivan Ko.
Ivan is a real estate development and finance veteran from Hong Kong who more recently has turned his hand to the production of 21st century charter cities in his role as CEO of Victoria Harbour Group.
In this conversation we discuss Ivan's ambitious Free City project planned for the newly designated Thames Estuary Free Port area in The UK.
Enjoy the conversation.
Free Cities Podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/xudG4tsYH5TimGLfAmqn
Contact the podcast: podcast@free-cities.org
Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0
LIBERTY IN OUR LIFETIME CONFERENCE: https://libertyinourlifetime.org/
Make a small weekly donation to support the show:
https://www.patreon.com/FreeCitiesPodcast/
TIMESTAMPS
(0:30) Introduction
(4:49) Why did you pick the UK to develop your project?
(13:25) What does Free Port status mean?
(21:16) At what stage is the development?
(29:48) What will you do if local residents resist the project..
(41:30) The politics of Free Ports.
(52:12) The importance of creating a residential, future proof city.
TWITTER:
Ivan Ko: https://twitter.com/IvanKo46790213
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
OTHER LINKS:
Ivan's previous appearance on the Free Cities Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/ycxkebtu
Victoria Harbour Group: https://www.victoriaharbor.group/
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/

Aug 9, 2024 • 1h 30min
090 - Lea Petrášová: Privacy, Autonomy & Decentralized Governance
KYC, Buenos Aires, Cypherpunks, Travel, Europe, Inflation, UAE, Argentina, Vexl, Bitcoin, Dubai, Governance, Tax, Digital nomadism.
Timothy Allen talks with Lea Petrášová.
Lea is a cypherpunk & privacy advocate best known as the co-founder and CEO of Vexl, the peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading network .
Our conversation revolves around the intersection of decentralized governance, privacy, security and economic development. We discuss the importance of preserving privacy and security in decentralized markets while incentivizing proper behavior as well as exploring the limitations of democracy as the sole form of governance and the potential for the emergence of autonomous cities.
Additionally, we examine the economic situation in various countries, including Argentina, and the impact of inflation on the middle class.
Finally, we touch upon the creation of free cities and economic zones as a means of disruption.
Lea is an old school digital nomad with stories from all those places you’ve probably never been. Speaking with her is always a pleasure and hope you find inspiration from our discussions.
Enjoy the conversation.
Free Cities Podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/xudG4tsYH5TimGLfAmqn
Contact the podcast: podcast@free-cities.org
Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0
LIBERTY IN OUR LIFETIME CONFERENCE: https://libertyinourlifetime.org/
Make a small weekly donation to support the show:
https://www.patreon.com/FreeCitiesPodcast/
TIMESTAMPS
(00:30) Introduction.(04:17) What is Vexl?(09:46) How do you prove trustworthyness on Vexl?(15:28) Privacy, KYC and government overreach.(21:44) What is your view on the future of goverment? (27:45) Digital nomadism with a family and the current best locations in the world.(32:59) What strategies for dealing with hyperinflation did you observe in Argentina?(38:50) Javier Milei & Argentina.(45:35) What are the most desirable second passports.(49:07) The story of how Dubai was built.(55:52) The Dubai model of success vs the Free Cities model.(1:00:00) Dubai has no social security benefits for incomers.(1:06:06) Europe and the limitations of democracy.(1:10:32) Thriving after the failure of the State.(1:17:01) Creating a network of Free Cities.(1:23:03) The evolution of autonomous cities from Free Zones.
TWITTER:
Lea Petrášová: https://x.com/LeaPetras
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
WEBSITES:
Vexl: https://vexl.it/
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/

Aug 2, 2024 • 1h 42min
089 - Allen Farrington: Venice, Sovereign Individuals & The Bitcoin Renaissance
In a thought-provoking discussion, Allen Farrington, co-author of 'Bitcoin is Venice,' shares insights on the transformative power of Bitcoin. He explores historical comparisons between Bitcoin and the governance of Venice, emphasizing how sound money can foster stability. Allen critiques the fiat system, advocating for a transition to Bitcoin while delving into the sovereign individual thesis. He highlights the implications of this shift in today's economic landscape and the potential for individual sovereignty amidst changing governance models.

Jul 26, 2024 • 1h 17min
088 - Thomas D. Walls: Liberland's Minister of Foreign Affairs
Liberland, Gornja Siga, Croatia, Border Dispute, Serbia, Government, Settlers, Police, Diplomacy, Legacy Media, Politics.
Timothy Allen talks with Thomas D. Walls.
Thomas is Liberland's minister of foreign affairs and I caught up with him at ARK, the so called ‘Liberland village’ located just over the border from Liberland’s territory in Serbia.
If you’re new to the story then I would say that this interview is one to be listened to in conjunction with the two other Liberland podcasts I’ve recorded recently. One with the president Vít Jedlička in episode 58 and the other with my Free Cities Foundation colleague Hynek Fencl in episode 82.
In this episode I’m probing a little deeper into the project searching for more information about the government and how it works plus updates on some of the recent diplomatic and political events that are shaping the future of Liberland. Thomas also gave me his predictions for the timeline going forward and we discuss the best strategies that might see the brightest future for the project.
Enjoy the conversation.
Contact the podcast: podcast@free-cities.org
Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0
LIBERTY IN OUR LIFETIME CONFERENCE: https://libertyinourlifetime.org/
Make a small weekly donation to support the show:
https://www.patreon.com/FreeCitiesPodcast/
TIMESTAMPS
(0:30) Introduction.
(4:49) Decline of legacy media, bias, and incentives.
(8:58) Liberland's relationship with ARK.
(15:33) Who is Liberland's government and how does it function?
(18:48) Liberland's border issues with Croatian authorities.
(24:17) Croatia's current official position on Liberland's territory.
(30:19) Do any local Croatians have a personal connection to this land?
(34:15) What are the current state of the buildings in Liberland?
(44:37) Is there a political trend evolving?
(48:53) Diplomatic relations with various countries, including El Salvador and Argentina.
(54:08) How does the diplomatic system operate?
(59:31) Balancing freedom and development in a pioneer community.
(1:05:32) What is needed for the project to start moving forward?
(1:11:05) Could Liberland become a special economic zone within Croatia?
TWITTER:
Liberland: https://x.com/Liberland_org
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
WEBSITES:
Liberland: https://liberland.org/en/
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 9min
087 - Marc Friedrich: Preparing for an Economic Collapse
Hyperinflation, Economic Cycles, Fourth Turning, Prepping, Self Sufficiency, Monetary Collapse, Matrix, Financial Crisis, Gold, Bitcoin, Argentina.
Timothy Allen talks with Marc Friedrich
Today I’m having a conversation with Germany's most successful non-fiction author. Marc Friedrich has written 7 best selling books, the latest of which is called ‘The Greatest Revolution of All Time' and it is about preserving your wealth through what Marc says is the inevitable coming failure of the current monetary system.
This subject forms the meat and bones of our discussion in this podcast along with some chat about Marc’s opinion of gold. Has bitcoin superseded it? Also, his horrific experiences of hyperinflation whilst living in Argentina and a general guide to prepping and how to escape the proverbial matrix of modern life.
Enjoy the conversation.
Contact the podcast: podcast@free-cities.org
Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0
LIBERTY IN OUR LIFETIME CONFERENCE: https://libertyinourlifetime.org/
Make a small weekly donation to support the show:
https://www.patreon.com/FreeCitiesPodcast/
TIMESTAMPS
(0:30) Introduction.
(3:21) When did you discover Bitcoin?
(5:53) A first hand experience of economic collapse in Argentina.
(12:41) Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?
(17:56) The fourth turning and other larger cycles.
(24:21) Discovering Bitcoin as a spiritual awakening.
(27:24) Did you see the warning signs of hyperinflation in Argentina?
(31:59) Economic collapse and gold as a hedge.
(36:56) What are the tell tale signs of an impending crash?
(41:49) What preparations are you making in your own life?
(48:24) Changing attitudes to Bitcoin in the US government.
(52:38) What is your opinion on CBDCs?
(1:00:13) Preparing for worst-case scenarios. Practical advice.
(1:05:11) The importance of creating networks of trusted individuals.
TWITTER:
Marc Friedrich: https://x.com/marcfriedrich7
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
WEBSITES:
Marc's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/marcfriedrich7
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/
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