163 - Yaron Brook: Why Atlas Shrugged Keeps Happening
Collectivism, Individualism, Objectivism, Statism, Freedom, Ayn Rand, Free Speech, Entrepreneurship, Reason, Transhumanism, Free Cities, Self-Interest, Liberty, Technology, Philosophy - Timothy Allen speaks with Yaron Brook. Yaron is an Israeli American author and commentator best known as the longtime chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a prominent advocate of Objectivism. In this conversation we talk about why the core political divide is, in Yaron's view, collectivism versus individualism…
161 - Swen Lorenz: Demography is Destiny
Sark, Free Cities, Flag Theory, Capital Flight, Geo Arbitrage, Investment, Independence, Relocation, Political Risk, Wealth Mobility, Government Failure. - Timothy Allen speaks with Swen Lorenz. Swen is a Sark resident who was at the centre of the recent bid to rejuvenate the island by buying up the flailing Sark property portfolio of the Barclay family. This episode is an update on the current situation in Sark and the wider issue of confidence in government. In this conversation, Swen reflects on…
159 - Massimo Mazzone: Liberty Without Libertarians
Free Cities, Ciudad Morazán, Libertarianism, Autonomy, Decentralization, ZEDEs, Honduras Politics, Próspera, Oligarch Conspiracy, Entrecomms, Entrepreneurial Communities, Freedom, Network States. - Timothy Allen speaks with Massimo Mazzone Massimo Mazzone is the founder of Ciudad Morazán. We talk about the growing Free City movement and the idea that you don’t need libertarians to create a libertarian society. Massimo discusses how decentralized, intentional communities are expanding since 2020,…
157 - Vera Kichanova: Climbing a Ladder of Consent
Private Cities, Economic Freedom, Urban Innovation, Consent, Market Choice, Oligarchs, Conspiracy, Seasteading, Free Ports, Irvine, Dubai, Prospera, Legal Safeguards. - Timothy Allen speaks with Vera Kichanova This is Vera’s third appearance on the show, and this time we're discussing the rising interest in free cities since COVID-19 and addressing recent critiques framing them as projects for the wealthy/well connected. We explore the role of private initiatives versus state control, historical…
156 - Patrick Hiebert & Alex Voss: Building Bitcoin Citadels
Bitcoin Citadels, Veritas Villages, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, Bitcoin, Autris, BitCorp, Treasury Company, MNAV, Decentralization, Quadratic Voting, Governance, Special Economic Zones - Timothy Allen speaks with Patrick Hiebert & Alex Voss. Patrick gives updates on Veritas Villages’ expansion into Nicaragua, Panama, and Costa Rica. He highlights their network model, allowing members to share amenities across locations. Alex discusses Autris’ acquisition of BitCorp to build a Bitcoin treasury…
152 - Thomas D. Walls: Diplomacy By Example
Liberland, Diplomacy, Recognition, Croatia Dispute, Global Community, Libertarian Ideals, Free Republic, The Ark Project, Self-Sovereignty. - Timothy Allen speaks with Thomas D. Walls . Thomas is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Free Republic of Liberland. In this episode, Thomas discusses Liberland’s evolving diplomacy and the nation’s efforts to foster peace and cooperation with its neighbours. The conversation explores ongoing dialogues with Croatia and Serbia, the delicate balance of…
150 - Knut Svanholm: Democracy Leads to Totalitarianism
Bitcoin, Culture, Property Rights, Natural Law, Liberty, Democracy, Security, AI, Economics, Personal Responsibility, Geopolitics, Bitcoin Education. - Timothy Allen speaks with Knut Svanholm. In this conversation we discuss the evolution of Bitcoin culture, security, and the balance between fear-based narratives and empowerment through self-sovereignty. Knut highlights natural law, property rights, and the non-aggression principle, connecting these ideas to Bitcoin’s role as a tool for peaceful…
149 - Vít Jedlička: Liberland’s Path to Prosperity
Liberland, Micronation, Liberty Island, Voluntary Taxation, Croatia Dispute, Smart Contract Constitution, Justin Sun, International Recognition, Free Republic - Timothy Allen speaks with Vít Jedlička. Vít is the founder and president of the micronation Liberland. This discussion spans the current development on Liberland, including building houses, pontoon structures, and tourist infrastructure on Liberty Island, as well as the ongoing territorial disputes with Croatia. Key themes include…
148 - Patrick Henningsen: The Grand Conspiracy
Alternative Media, Propaganda, Geopolitics, Ukraine Conflict, NATO, Russia, Anglo-American Empire, Petrodollar, Israel, Middle East, Conspiracy, Migration, Transnational Corporations, Technological Authoritarianism - Timothy Allen speaks with Patrick Henningsen. Patrick is a writer, filmmaker, and global affairs analyst best known as the founder of the alternative media site 21st Century Wire and host of Sunday Wire and The Patrick Henningsen Show. The discussion spans the Ukraine conflict, Western…
147 - Jeff G: Privacy and the Architecture of Freedom
Privacy, Decentralization, Surveillance, Cryptography, Nostr, Secure Messaging, White Noise, Bitcoin, eCash, Mesh Networks, Quantum Computing, Climbing, Self Sovereignty. - Timothy Allen speaks with Jeff G. Jeff G is a Nostr developer working in the privacy tech space. This discussion ranges from AI tools and privacy concerns to the evolution of secure messaging, where Jeff introduces his project White Noise and its use of Message Layer Security (MLS) on Nostr. We examine the limits of platforms like…
146 - Efrat Fenigson: Stop Bitching, Start Solving
Censorship, Community, Psilocybin Microdosing, Spirituality, Israel, Propaganda , Bitcoin, Privacy, Encryption, CBDCs, Shadow banning, Parallel Systems. - Timothy Allen speaks with Efrat Fenigson. Efrat is an independent journalist, marketing expect and host of her own hugely successful podcast, ‘You’re the voice’. This is a wide-ranging conversation about navigating an increasingly chaotic world. We explore censorship, shadow banning, and freedom online, and how community and personal…
145 - Freddie New: The State is Failing
Personal Sovereignty, Surveillance, Bitcoin, Financial Freedom, Economic Collapse, UK Politics, Freedom Tech, Social Credit Scores, Deep State, Online Safety Bill, Data Privacy. - Timothy Allen speaks with Freddie New. Freddie, is a lawyer and Head of Policy at Bitcoin Policy UK. In this conversation we explore the battle for individual freedom in an age of surveillance, financial instability, and growing state power. We discuss the tools and principles that can safeguard personal sovereignty, from…