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The Tech Bro Problem in Libertarian and Seasteading Projects
09:27 - 15:17 (05:49)
This podcast episode discusses the issue of libertarians and engineers who are focused on seasteading and other similar projects, and how their expertise in technology often overshadows important issues regarding the people and politics involved in these projects.
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Peter Thiel invests in seasteading as a solution to being stuck in a government that does not align with one's values.
09:27 - 11:17 (01:49)
Summary
Peter Thiel invests in seasteading as a solution to being stuck in a government that does not align with one's values. Seasteading allows individuals to move to a government that better reflects their beliefs.
ChapterThe Tech Bro Problem in Libertarian and Seasteading Projects
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The people in seasteading and similar projects are mostly engineers.
11:20 - 12:46 (01:26)
Summary
The people in seasteading and similar projects are mostly engineers. If they are not satisfied with what their government is doing, they can just drive away.
ChapterThe Tech Bro Problem in Libertarian and Seasteading Projects
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Comedian Matt Kirshen shares his thoughts on how humans tend to talk about things they don't understand and how engineers are sometimes the most prone to it due to the difficulty and impressive nature of their work.
12:48 - 13:29 (00:40)
Summary
Comedian Matt Kirshen shares his thoughts on how humans tend to talk about things they don't understand and how engineers are sometimes the most prone to it due to the difficulty and impressive nature of their work.
ChapterThe Tech Bro Problem in Libertarian and Seasteading Projects
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Being an expert in one field can lead to overlooking important factors in other areas.
13:29 - 15:17 (01:47)
Summary
Being an expert in one field can lead to overlooking important factors in other areas. This can lead to misguided ideas and solutions.