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Thomas
@aviationdoctor.eth
Ahead of the Network State conference in Singapore this coming Sunday, the BBC News drops this article titled "The crypto bros who dream of crowdfunding a new country": https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyl171lyewo TL;DR (GPT-generated): The article discusses a movement led by tech entrepreneurs like Balaji Srinivasan that envisions "network states," where tech startups form new, self-governing countries. These digital-first communities would replace traditional governments, operating with their own laws and currencies. Critics see it as corporate overreach, potentially leading to authoritarian regimes. The idea is compared to past corporate control of nations, while projects like Próspera in Honduras and Praxis in the Mediterranean are cited as early experiments in this vision. The movement mixes tech innovation with controversial alt-right ideals.
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Ray Svitla
@ray-svitla
Unfortunately, this perspective is inevitable, and most people will view it this way. That’s why I believe the right approach is building tools for failed states—democratizing public services, and creating network states for diasporas fighting oppressive regimes. This approach is more relatable to people and addresses urgent issues today. Plus, it's much harder to write a takedown article on that 🫡
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