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The Dangers of 'Seasteading': Building Societies on the Open Ocean
1:02:24 - 1:06:56 (04:31)
In this episode, the dangers and ethics of 'seasteading' and building societies on the ocean are explored. The guest highlights the challenges and unsustainable nature of these efforts, as well as the potential legal complications and lack of accountability.
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Chad and Summer Girl have established the first actual libertarian Seastead without seeking approval from the Thai government, making their home in the ocean.
1:02:24 - 1:04:25 (02:00)
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Chad and Summer Girl have established the first actual libertarian Seastead without seeking approval from the Thai government, making their home in the ocean. They have been featured in an article on NewsBTC, a Bitcoin and crypto news website.
ChapterThe Dangers of 'Seasteading': Building Societies on the Open Ocean
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker expresses their opinion on trespassers and how it would be disturbing to have someone occupying their yard, while comparing the situation to the video games Sim builder games, pointing out how things have turned into something unnatural.
1:04:25 - 1:05:36 (01:10)
Summary
The speaker expresses their opinion on trespassers and how it would be disturbing to have someone occupying their yard, while comparing the situation to the video games Sim builder games, pointing out how things have turned into something unnatural.
ChapterThe Dangers of 'Seasteading': Building Societies on the Open Ocean
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Chad Elwartowski, a cryptocurrency entrepreneur and early investor in Bitcoin, became involved in the seasteading movement after being inspired by a seminar on the subject.
1:05:36 - 1:06:56 (01:19)
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Chad Elwartowski, a cryptocurrency entrepreneur and early investor in Bitcoin, became involved in the seasteading movement after being inspired by a seminar on the subject. Recently, he faced legal trouble in Thailand for building a seastead outside of Thai jurisdiction, which prompted a discussion on the viability of the movement's ideals.