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The crypto-industry is spending hundreds of millions to push its agenda in Washington, claiming the U.S. is in decline and advocating for global "network states" run by business owners. (futurology.today)

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What had once been at the fringes of right-wing libertarianism is now mainstream in Washington. Greenland has long been on the radar of the crypto-libertarians as a territory to start their 'network states' dream; coincidentally, just as their cash has captured Washington politicians, the US is now talking of invading it.

Is there a more harmful dynamic at play? If those who believe your country is in irreversible decline are put in charge, might they intentionally worsen its state to prove their point? Some argue this is already happening.

Coincidentally, some might argue that is happening too.

Further Information - Article Oct 1st 2024.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

@Lugh I always thought network states were just online communities but as a state.
I didn't think they had anything to do with business.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I always thought network states were just online communities

Perhaps for some, but the idea of making them physical territories has always been there too, and arguably is the idea in the ascendant now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

@Lugh I know. But how does that translate to "ruled by business leader"?