160 - Mark Edge: The Freedom to Leave

Free State Project, Libertarianism, Seasteading, City-States, Proprietarianism, Democracy, Privatized Governance, Immigration, Sovereignty, Liberty Movement, Economic Freedom, Silicon Valley Oligarchs.

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Timothy Allen speaks with Mark Edge.

Mark is an award-winning radio show host, most famously, one half of 'Free Talk Live' the libertarian radio show he hosted out of New Hampshire with Ian Freeman.

In this episode we discuss libertarian projects like New Hampshire’s Free State Project, Liberland, and seasteading as ways to build freer societies, with Mark noting the benefits and limits of concentrating like-minded individuals.

We explore privatized city-states, billionaire influence, and the flaws of democracy, advocating proprietarianism where owners prioritize citizens’ well-being. Examples like Bill Gates’ farmland illustrate state and elite impact, while libertarian strategy emphasizes autonomy, freedom, and creating spaces where adults can act freely without harming others.

Enjoy the conversation.

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Veritas Villages are building off-grid, energy self-sufficient communities for freedom lovers in Latin America. Bitcoin is accepted at all villages, including for the purchase of property.

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Previous interviews with Patrick Hiebert, Founder of Veritas Villages:

EP 156: https://fountain.fm/episode/66NqAclTBh7FByIX7lCq

EP 107: https://fountain.fm/episode/Fh6uGwZvVtPsYsR53pTI

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TIMESTAMPS (Audio Version Only)

• 0:00:30 – Introduction to Episode
• 0:10:01 – Start of Conversation
• 0:13:44 – The Free State Project Strategy
• 0:19:58 – Seasteading and Libertarian Communities
• 0:21:13 – A Libertarian Place with No Libertarians
• 0:26:04 – City-States and Silicon Valley Oligarchs
• 0:31:52 – Democracy Sucks
• 0:35:09 – The One Freedom: The Freedom to Leave
• 0:45:33 – Libertarianism Means You Can Do What You Want on Your Property
• 0:57:11 – Why Democratic Communes Fail
• 1:06:15 – The Free Private City Model Is the Best One
• 1:09:00 – Moving Around and Buying/Renting Houses
• 1:16:05 – Generational Living Has Disappeared
• 1:23:24 – Neighbours & Friends
• 1:33:48 – Minimum Wage & Exploitation
• 1:38:48 – Neighbourly Disputes
• 1:46:30 – Why is the Free Cities Foundation So Important?

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LEGACY SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Mark Edge: http://twitter.com/MarkEdgeShow
• Free Talk Radio: https://x.com/FreeTalkLive
• The Free State Project: https://twitter.com/FreeStateNH
• Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
• Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound

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OTHER LINKS:

• Mark's previous FCP episode: https://fountain.fm/episode/vBJbslrC2JHUe8abQxQS
• Free Talk Live: https://blog.freetalklive.com/
• Free State Project: https://www.fsp.org/
• Veritas Villages: https://www.veritasvillages.com/freecities
• Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/
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