

Free Cities Podcast
Timothy Allen
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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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/

Jul 12, 2024 • 1h 20min
086 - Efrat Fenigson: Preparing for Central Bank Digital Currencies
CBDCs, Bitcoin, China, Alipay, Wechat, Thailand, Personal Carbon Allowance, Universal Basic Income, Carbon Credits, Freedom, Monetary Collapse, Carbon Markets.
Timothy Allen talks with Efrat Fenigson.
Todays show is an important one if, like me you value individual freedom and prosperity. Efrat Fenigson is a journalist and marketing expert who I sat down with in Prague a few weeks ago to talk everything CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies).
CBDCs, as the name suggests are programmable digital tokens issued directly from a country's central bank. Don’t think that’s a problem? I do, but don’t just trust me. Here’s how Agustín Carsten, the general manager of the Bank of International Settlements framed it a couple of years ago whilst he was talking about physical cash: "A key difference with the CBDC.. is that the central bank will have absolute control over the rules and regulations that will determine the use of that expression of central bank liability.”
Yes, that’s right, it's programmable money issued solely by the creepy psychopathic banking overlord types. That’s my characterisation of course, but I’ve linked that particular speech in the show notes below so you can take a look to see if you would trust this guy as the issuer and controller of your money.
Fortunately for us, since 2008 we have had an antidote to this sociopathy. That would be bitcoin of course, so don’t despair but it is important for you to prepare yourself for what is almost certainly coming along with CBDCs.
Topics we touch upon include marketing CBDCs to the public, the Covid crisis, social credit scores, Alipay, WeChat and what's going on in China plus the arrival of personal carbon allowances and the possibility of a global financial collapse in our lifetimes.
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.
6:14 - How are CBDCs being marketed to the general public?
18:40 - How aware are Central Banks of public sentiment towards CBDCs?
23:59 - China's digital Yuan and its integration with Alipay and Wechat.
30:39 - What are the concerning characteristics of CBDCs?
32:27 - Digital ID, social credit scores, and carbon credits & UBI.
36:39 - Carbon markets and control.
41:33 - Bitcoin is the antidote to CBDCs.
53:33 - The problem with advocating for cash.
1:00:12 - Privacy innovations on Bitcoin.
1:04:18 - Building networks of trust for resilience and mental preparedness during turbulent times.
1:09:47 - Ripple and XRP are a psyop.
1:15:42 - Going all in on Bitcoin.
TWITTER:
Efrat Fenigson: https://x.com/efenigson
You're The Voice Podcast: https://x.com/YoureTheVoiceEF
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
WEBSITES:
Efrat Fenigson:

Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 27min
085 - Tuur Demeester: Identifying Our Shackles
Bitcoin, Ibogaine, Psychedelics, Addiction, Fiat, Awareness, Nihilism, Collectivism, Beauty, Trauma, Democracy, Architecture, Freedom.
Timothy Allen talks with Tuur Demeester.
Tuur is an analyst and investor, probably best known for his work within the Bitcoin ecosystem. I have been a fan of his for quite some time, greatly appreciating his ability to straddle the worlds of traditional finance on the one hand & the somewhat esoteric world of Bitcoin on the other.
One thing that may need explaining here and something that I would definitely advise you to check out prior to listening to this episode is Tuur's interview on the 'What Bitcoin Did' podcast episode #691 entitled ‘From Psychedelics to the Bitcoin Boom’.
During that show Tuur recounts his harrowing experience taking the psychedelic Ibogaine in an attempt to gain access to the source of some personal anxiety he had been experiencing for many years.
At the start of my episode we jump straight into those experiences, so it may help to listen to WBD first to better understand the context.
My questions in this discussion may seem a little chaotic so you’ll have to forgive me for that. I had so much that I wanted to discuss with Tuur but only 1.5 hours in which to talk. In hindsight I think I was trying to conjure up the understanding that what Tuur experienced on his ibogaine trip and what we are all experiencing in our daily lives are very similar in nature, and that is summed up well in the title of this episode. Tuur says it in the conversation:
“Let's identify how we are shackled’.
I think that many of us are stumbling through life without ever noticing the shackles that are shaping our actions. This is a also true for our money of course as we discuss in the conversation, but the thing I was trying to convey is that change begins with the acknowledgment and experience of awareness. When we become aware of our shackles, be they suppressed childhood experiences or fiat monetary systems, from the position of awareness we can begin to let them move and become 'unstuck' as Tuur likes to call it.
This is an episode about finding hope in dark places. It's a pretty weird one I agree but I hope you can distill some truth in here & find some things that might help you on your personal journey to freedom in these chaotic times.
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.
(8:34) Why did you choose ibogaine?
(12:25) Experiencing eternal despair and death.
(16:49) Importance of initiations.
(22:42) Disciplinarian forces & punishing deviations from the rules.
(25:08) Is the emergence of Bitcoin a naturally occurring rebalancing force?
(30:07) What is addiction?
(36:54) Beauty disproves nihilism.
(41:51) The experience of awareness & its relationship to the body.
(44:54) Generational trauma, coping mechanisms & inherited trauma.
(49:17) Past lives, regression & trauma healing in Indonesia.
(53:…

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 2min
084 - Luke Thibodeau: Próspera Update, Pioneer Residents & New Projects
Próspera ZEDE, Duna Residence, Pioneer Settlers, Nostr, Prosperians, Honduras, Legal Battle, Special Economic Zone, Bitcoin, Opt In.
Timothy Allen talks with Luke Thibodeau.
Today's episode is a Próspera update show. Próspera is of course one of the Free Cities ecosystem’s flagship projects that everyone should be watching with an eagle eye as far as I’m concerned. The things that they are doing in Honduras and the pioneering issues that they are dealing with are laying the ground work for so many of the projects that we will see unfolding in the future.
In Prague last week I bumped into Próspera’s CFO Luke Thibodeau and he gave me the low down on all the latest developments in the jurisdiction, including the exciting news that residents have started moving into the Duna Residence, their flagship new build. We also discuss their legal battle with the Honduran government and all the latest info on new projects as well as how Luke sees the project evolving in the short to medium term.
This discussion is jam packed with great info and insights and I hope it inspires you to go and check it out for yourself. Or as Luke puts it: "It’s all theoretical until it happens”.
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. 3:37 - Luke Thibodeau introduction. 6:17 - How do you build a long term permanent community in Próspera? 8:51 - How did you get involved as CFO with Próspera? 15:52 - When you choose your own regulatory framework in Próspera, who oversees the enforcement of the regulations? 19:34 - Decentralized digital identity. 25:23 - Who is moving into the Duna Building? 29:29 - Will you let the free market build any new service industries in Próspera? 34:26 - Drone delivery technology. 38:25 - Is the long term goal to create an interconnected network of self-governing places? 44:47 - Is it realistic to expect that people will settle long term in Próspera? 47:07 - What's coming next in Próspera? 50:35 - What is your sense of the mid term direction that Próspera is going in? 56:01 - Update on the legal battle with the Honduran government.
TWITTER:
Próspera: https://x.com/Prosperahn
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
WEBSITES:
Próspera ZEDE: https://pzgps.hn/
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/

Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 5min
083 - Swen Lorenz: Major Sark Announcement
Island of Sark, Repopulation, Independence, Channel Islands, Move to Sark, Investment in Sark, Sark Masterplan, Sark Property, Barclay Brothers.
Timothy Allen talks with Swen Lorenz.
On today's show I’m speaking with Swen Lorenz again. Swen co-runs the Sark Property Company and as the title of the episode suggests, they have some exciting news about their investment plans and the general future of Sark.
I caught up with Swen in London a couple of weeks ago but have been holding back the episode until The Sunday Times had published it's major exclusive article on the same subject a few days ago.
In the episode we discuss The Sark Property Company's upcoming cash bid for the Sark estate currently owned by the Barclay family. This should be of interest to you if you’re a Sarkey, an incomer to Sark or indeed just Sark-curious, as I know many of you are.
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. 3:59 - Sunday Times article on Sark investment. 10:30 - What is your macro plan for Sark? 12:26 - Is the plan to revitalise infrastructure too? 16:30 - Summary of the Barclay family situation. 18:51 - What are the major risks of failure? 22:54 - What are the major opportunities for everyone? 30:52 - Describe the Barclay family property portfolio. 36:14 - Are you the first group to propose this property purchase? 39:22 - How likely is this to go ahead? 46:25 - Immigration and residency requirements for Sark. 50:50 - What is the Sark rental market like? 54:43 - Moving to Sark: Tips and advice. 59:50 - Describe the timeline for this property deal.
TWITTER:
Swen Lorenz: https://twitter.com/uv_shares
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
OTHER LINKS:
Previous Free Cities Podcast episode about Sark: https://tinyurl.com/6c92ak48
Sark Property Company: https://sarkpropertycompany.com/
Isle of Sark website: https://www.sark.co.uk/
Move to Sark: https://www.swen-lorenz.com/move-to-sark/
Sark Presentation at LIOL 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qgv0qXCUu4
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/

Jun 14, 2024 • 2h 5min
082 - Hynek Fencl: Liberland Insights, Free City Proposals & The Limitations of Democracy
Liberland, Liberbase, Croatia, Serbia, Gornja Siga, Settlers, Governance, Tipolis, Democracy, Communism, Collectivism.
Timothy Allen talks with Hynek Fencl.
Hynek is Head of Research at the Free Cities Foundation and also the Chief Communications & Research Officer at Tipolis which is Titus Gebel’s company focused on building Free Cities thought the world.
This conversation was recorded during our trip to Croatia & Serbia and begins with us gathering our thoughts on the Liberland project after a fews days exploring the area. A lot had happened by this point including me being taken away by the Croatian border police and instructed to leave the country and Liberland becoming flooded and the road into it impassable. Listen on for more including our opinions on where we see the future of the project.
Skip to about the 1 hour mark for the second half of the discussion which centres around Hynek’s work at Tipolis. There are some great insights here into the process of identifying suitable locations for Free City projects and approaching governments etc.
Enjoy the conversation.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:30 - Introduction. (4:25) Visiting Liberland, a disputed territory between Croatia and Serbia, with water levels rising due to flooding. (10:43) Police presence and border disputes in Liberland. (18:24) Police encounters and registration issues in Liberland. (22:57) The situation in Liberland with insights on the local forestry workers and police forces. (27:50) The status of the disputed territory and the challenges of establishing a political agreement to resolve issues. (33:08) Potential development of Liberland with concerns about environmental impact and potential solutions. (38:06) The current reality of building in Liberland. (42:25) Croatian-Liberland border dispute and the government's response to a viral YouTube video. (48:32) Mindset and psychology for settling Liberland. (54:13) Potential strategies for Liberland to deal with harassment from the Croatian police. (58:30) Creating private cities with Tipolis, tailoring proposals to governments, and researching opportunities. (1:03:03) Challenges of establishing a "free private city" or "international city" due to government changes and requirements. (1:09:02) Potential outcomes for Free Cities in Honduras, with a focus on political scenarios and the likelihood of repealing laws. (1:14:45) Differences between Coke and Pepsi brands, with references to politics and humor. (1:16:04) Political ideologies and classification of people. (1:21:04) Politics, governance, and the role of the state in decision-making. (1:26:27) Democracy, alternatives, and voice representation. (1:32:26) Optimal size of cities and countries based on market process and geographical factors. (1:36:33) The relationship between democracy and communism, with a focus on the middle ground between private and public ownership. (1:42:11) Decentralization and centralization in society and politics. (1:48:04) Collective vs individual, centralized vs decentralized forces in society. (1:54:05) How humans interact with the world, using intuition and error correction to understand and adapt to changing circumstances. (1:58:02) The nature of God, laws of physics, and society.
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/
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