061 - Mark Littlewood: Libertarianism, Devolution & Decentralisation

IEA, Libertarianism, Free City in London, State Competition, Socialism, USA, Hong Kong, Viability of Free Cities, Federalisation

Timothy Allen talks with Mark Littlewood.

Today's guest will be well known to many of you. He was, at the time of this interview, the director general of the Institute of Economic Affairs, the leading free market think tank in the UK. Formerly he was the chief press spokesman for the Liberal Democrats and an advisor to the Conservative Party under Prime Minister David Cameron.

Mark also sits on the Board of Big Brother Watch, a non-profit organisation fighting for the protection of privacy and civil liberties in the UK.

Enjoy the conversation.

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TIMESTAMPS

(0:30) Introduction..

(5:32) Seasteading, sovereignty, and devolution.

(11:21) Devolution and immigration in the UK.

(17:13) Political trends in the UK and Europe.

(20:16) UK politics and the push for independence.

(25:21) The role of government in providing public goods and services.

(31:12) Libertarianism and its potential for mainstream acceptance.

(37:43) The success of libertarianism and its potential for global adoption.

(40:24) Economic systems and their impact on success.

(46:18) Politics and human nature.

(51:16) The feasibility and potential of Free Cities.

(57:59) Decentralized movements and alternative political strategies.

(1:01:47) The future of governance and community in a digital age.

(1:08:21) The feasibility of a libertarian "Free Cities" movement.

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