Republic of Cospaia
Renaissance Italy was home to all sorts of experiments, both scientific and social. Today we learn of one that’s really good at not paying debts!
Seasteading: The Cure to Everything?
Celebrating the release of Joe Quirk’s new “Seasteading” book, we pay homage to an amazing idea and work!
SSF February 2017 Announcement
We’ve come a long way. And 2017 will be our best year yet.
Startup Societies Through History: Rome
Romulus and Remus were not only raised by a she-wolf, but were also startup society entrepreneurs!
Startup Society Manifesto
Joe’s opening speech at the 2017 Startup Societies Summit in San Francisco
Template Startup Society MOU and Letter of Interest
Letters of Agreement that proceed a binding concession agreement.
Terra Australis: Is Antarctica the Next Frontier?
Yes, the icy wasteland to the far south may in fact hold some treasures in store – not just resources!
The City of London – Model Startup Society or Nefarious Business Club?
The curious case of the city within a city within a country within a country – why do trillions of dollars flow through here?
The Dutch Disease, the Resource Curse, and Other Dirty Economics Words
Why do societies rich in resources suffer dearly in the economy? Some eldtritch economics are to blame!
The Economics of a Decentralized Economy in Ancient Greece
The city-state system of ancient Greece has much to teach us: it’s not just metaphysical philosophy and drinking hemlock!