The Seasteading Institute

Patri Friedman’s April 12 TEDxSF talk, “Our Ocean and the Evolution of Societies,” is now up on YouTube. In the talk, his third at a TEDx event, Patri offered an interesting new perspective on the evolution of governance, relating it  Continue Reading »

The Seasteading Institute May 2012 Newsletter Dear Friend of The Seasteading Institute,This is the last email I am sending as President of the Institute. While I very much appreciate the good fortune to have had a leading role here, I  Continue Reading »

The Seasteading Conference is just 51 days away, and we’ve already recruited numerous high-quality speakers, witnessed strong ticket sales, and generated interest from notable media outlets. Still, there is work to be done, and the Institute needs your help. We  Continue Reading »

Next Thursday, Patri Friedman will be speaking at TEDx San Francisco on the theme of what oceans and biological evolution can teach us about the societal ecosystem and evolution of governance. This will be his third time participating at a TEDx  Continue Reading »

Led by pioneering individuals, these societies could become a blueprint for a new way of life – one that is more equitable, tolerant and entrepreneurial.

“Imagine a network of self-sufficient communities floating in oceans beyond the reach of international governments, capable of setting their own laws, norms and social rules. Led by pioneering individuals, these societies could become a blueprint for a new way of  Continue Reading »