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The Definition of Network State
2:07:27 - 2:11:30 (04:03)
In this episode, the guest argues that there are two definitions of a network state, one that is a diplomatically-recognized entity and the other being a loose definition that has become a part of everyday language. He further discusses the concept of founding versus inheriting and how it relates to the idea of having an authoritarian leader in control.
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The concept of Network State has become a popular term lately, with a precise definition as a diplomatically recognized entity and a looser definition as a way of founding or inheriting legitimacy.
2:07:27 - 2:11:30 (04:03)
Network State
Summary
The concept of Network State has become a popular term lately, with a precise definition as a diplomatically recognized entity and a looser definition as a way of founding or inheriting legitimacy. This essay discusses the rise of lowercase network states and how they are viewed as alternatives to traditional authority structures.