John Stossel suggests one way to escape the clutches of the government: Try Seasteading-an idea derived from Patri Friedman.
Photo from Seasteading Org
Writes John Stossel,
What is someone looking for better governance to do? In 2008, Friedman set up The Seasteading Institute. His website states: "(W)e believe that experiments are the source of all progress: To find something better, you have to try something new. But right now, there is no open space for experimenting with new societies. That's why we work to enable seasteading communities -- floating cities -- which will allow the next generation of pioneers to peacefully test new ideas for government. The most successful can then inspire change in governments around the world."
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Adds Professor Bryan Caplan,
The whole point of seasteading is to get outside of existing jurisdictions, then create new institutions. Whatever else you think about seasteading, it does bypass the problem of changing either structure or policy in existing societies.
Hmmmm
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