Network States

Basically, compromise on steps but not on goals.

In detail:

1) The path to network state sovereignty is like SpaceX’s path to Mars. It’s a long-term goal, with many intermediate steps, that might last decades or even generations — but that we think is ultimately feasible.

2) You can compromise on just about anything along the way except the long-term goal. Because if you’ve abandoned the idea of sovereignty, you’ve conceded to the legacy state.

3) It’s a little like Zuck refusing to sell Facebook to Yahoo early on. They offered $1B, and he said no. Similarly there will be many threats and opportunities to sell out to the legacy state. Some will take that opportunity. But hopefully one network state will succeed.

4) In general, opponents of startup societies and network states are those most satisfied with the legacy state, usually loyal Party members. That’s why they don’t want a new state — they have one at home.

The need for Network States have only become more obvious after living in New York for a year and wondering where the exorbitant taxes I’m paying are going.

The city still has so much upside potential it may never fully realize.