Episode
Part Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
1:37:22
Published: Thu Dec 02 2021
Description
Robert is joined again by David Bell to continue to discuss the history of Libertarian Boat Cities. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
In "Death Island" podcast, the mystery behind the deaths of tourists in Koh Tao is explored.
00:00 - 01:11 (01:11)
Summary
In "Death Island" podcast, the mystery behind the deaths of tourists in Koh Tao is explored. Listen to the podcast to learn more about this dark and unsettling topic.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
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The idea of building homes in the middle of the sea and living off them, like pioneers building in the wilderness, is explored.
01:11 - 05:24 (04:12)
Summary
The idea of building homes in the middle of the sea and living off them, like pioneers building in the wilderness, is explored. The episode discusses the concept of the Freedom Ship, a mile-long superboat that everybody was supposed to live on under Irish law, as well as the fictional show Sequest which features a ship traveling to different sea habitats.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker suggests that animals can consent to sex with humans if the animal is the one initiating the act and that communicating with a dolphin for sexual purposes may not be considered unethical as long as the dolphin gives its consent.
05:24 - 09:27 (04:03)
Summary
The speaker suggests that animals can consent to sex with humans if the animal is the one initiating the act and that communicating with a dolphin for sexual purposes may not be considered unethical as long as the dolphin gives its consent.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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.
09:27 - 15:17 (05:49)
Summary
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.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The idea of building autonomous communities in the sea could be an experiment to determine if there are lower-impact ways of keeping people alive.
15:18 - 22:21 (07:03)
Summary
The idea of building autonomous communities in the sea could be an experiment to determine if there are lower-impact ways of keeping people alive. However, the risk of aquatic apartheid, where the rich build artificial islands to hide from the poor, is high.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The creation of more expos for beta testing different pieces of equipment can help figure out the best way to build durable, permanent structures for sea colonization.
22:22 - 27:57 (05:35)
Summary
The creation of more expos for beta testing different pieces of equipment can help figure out the best way to build durable, permanent structures for sea colonization. This approach is more reliable and promising than scamming individuals for money.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this podcast snippet, the speaker critiques the use of capitalist imagery in fantasy fiction, specifically referencing JK Rowling's portrayal of a "banker race" resembling a Nazi cartoon.
27:57 - 30:36 (02:39)
Summary
In this podcast snippet, the speaker critiques the use of capitalist imagery in fantasy fiction, specifically referencing JK Rowling's portrayal of a "banker race" resembling a Nazi cartoon.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The episode delves into the idea of creating a new society and how it usually collapses, while referencing a current situation in Seattle.
30:36 - 37:58 (07:21)
Summary
The episode delves into the idea of creating a new society and how it usually collapses, while referencing a current situation in Seattle.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
An exploration of the concept of exclusive economic zones which allow a nation control over resources in a certain area of the ocean, and the questionable motives behind it.
37:58 - 46:38 (08:40)
Summary
An exploration of the concept of exclusive economic zones which allow a nation control over resources in a certain area of the ocean, and the questionable motives behind it. The overall thought is that the ocean is a vast, borderless expanse that doesn't need more countries and murder, but the idea of control and profit reigns supreme.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Advances in technology, like 3D printing, have made alternative forms of building possible, such as sustainable living or cleaning up the ocean.
46:38 - 50:42 (04:03)
Summary
Advances in technology, like 3D printing, have made alternative forms of building possible, such as sustainable living or cleaning up the ocean. These advancements allow for the creation of prototypes for cleaning up the ocean or portable structures such as hospitals and universities.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The idea of building a city off an existing city is a good compromise for those looking for new building opportunities, similar to the experience of playing survival games like Minecraft or Valheim.
50:42 - 55:31 (04:48)
Summary
The idea of building a city off an existing city is a good compromise for those looking for new building opportunities, similar to the experience of playing survival games like Minecraft or Valheim. This can be achieved by developing ways to build sea habitats or expanding on existing structures.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The idea of building a giant slingshot to launch objects into the atmosphere has been discussed, raising questions about what types of objects could be launched.
55:31 - 58:52 (03:20)
Summary
The idea of building a giant slingshot to launch objects into the atmosphere has been discussed, raising questions about what types of objects could be launched. Chad, a Libertarian, is fascinated by this concept.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Chad and Coke decide to build a space launch facility and a community around it.
58:52 - 1:02:24 (03:32)
Summary
Chad and Coke decide to build a space launch facility and a community around it. The idea is that astronautical engineers will want to live near the launch facility they are working on.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this episode, the dangers and ethics of 'seasteading' and building societies on the ocean are explored.
1:02:24 - 1:06:56 (04:31)
Summary
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.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A group of individuals, including an ex-Dairy Queen employee and a wanted criminal fleeing from the Thai government, gathered in Panama where they formed a drug empire, with one individual named Grant eventually rising to power.
1:06:56 - 1:10:51 (03:55)
Summary
A group of individuals, including an ex-Dairy Queen employee and a wanted criminal fleeing from the Thai government, gathered in Panama where they formed a drug empire, with one individual named Grant eventually rising to power.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker criticizes a myopic view of 19th century US history from a white male perspective and highlights that white men universally didn't have the right to vote at the beginning of the century.
1:10:51 - 1:13:50 (02:58)
Summary
The speaker criticizes a myopic view of 19th century US history from a white male perspective and highlights that white men universally didn't have the right to vote at the beginning of the century. A claim that frontier initiatives helped make the 19th century probably the freest century in human history is disputed.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The appearance of oil rigs and other permanent sea structures is often in stark contrast to the sleek, contemporary renders used in their design phase.
1:13:50 - 1:17:30 (03:39)
Summary
The appearance of oil rigs and other permanent sea structures is often in stark contrast to the sleek, contemporary renders used in their design phase.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The process of weather modification, such as cloud seeding, can have unknown environmental consequences beyond the desired effects on the weather, such as preventing lightning formation and altering precipitation patterns.
1:17:30 - 1:20:06 (02:35)
Summary
The process of weather modification, such as cloud seeding, can have unknown environmental consequences beyond the desired effects on the weather, such as preventing lightning formation and altering precipitation patterns.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A group of entrepreneurs plan to use a beached cruise ship, the Pacific Dawn, to start selling sea pods and form a sea town around it.
1:20:06 - 1:24:40 (04:34)
Summary
A group of entrepreneurs plan to use a beached cruise ship, the Pacific Dawn, to start selling sea pods and form a sea town around it. They intend to fund the project through the creation and sale of more sea pods.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
An Alaskan restaurant owner, Rob Kall, offered locals discounted food to observe crypto miners and deter freeloaders from using the town's resources.
1:24:40 - 1:27:27 (02:47)
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An Alaskan restaurant owner, Rob Kall, offered locals discounted food to observe crypto miners and deter freeloaders from using the town's resources. The initiative supports entrepreneurship in an attempt to convert a major issue into a startup opportunity.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
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Three men attempt to turn a cruise ship into a floating cryptocurrency city, but their lack of experience and questionable business plan leads to skepticism and insurance companies refusing to insure the venture.
1:27:28 - 1:33:12 (05:43)
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Three men attempt to turn a cruise ship into a floating cryptocurrency city, but their lack of experience and questionable business plan leads to skepticism and insurance companies refusing to insure the venture.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The conversation explores the appeal of living in designed communities and the risks of settler colonialism, highlighting how the original settlers were often the people who could not succeed elsewhere.
1:33:13 - 1:36:25 (03:12)
Summary
The conversation explores the appeal of living in designed communities and the risks of settler colonialism, highlighting how the original settlers were often the people who could not succeed elsewhere.
EpisodePart Two: The Not-At-All-Sad History of Libertarian Sea Nations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker discusses the challenges and costs of living off the grid, as well as the skills required to make it feasible.
1:36:25 - 1:40:15 (03:50)
Summary
The speaker discusses the challenges and costs of living off the grid, as well as the skills required to make it feasible.