Patri Friedman // Starting Over

In this podcast episode, Patri Friedman explores his groundbreaking ideas on governance, particularly through seasteading and charter cities. He reflects on his journey from contemplating expatriation to founding the Seasteading Institute, where he champions the idea of competitive governance to improve governmental effectiveness. The conversation delves into the challenges of creating new societies both at sea and within existing nations, highlighting governance as an experimental endeavor with the potential for real change. Although Friedman expresses concerns about systemic dependencies, he remains optimistic about a future where flexible legal systems can foster prosperity and unleash human potential.