Summary

While we have made it very clear that the seasteading movement faces substantial challenges, we hope you have also been convinced that it is possible and worthwhile. Further, that the gains from bringing this ambitious vision to life substantially exceed the costs. While this may lack the dramatic appeal of those who claim that the world is utterly doomed to some horrid fate unless their call is heeded, we think our version is more believable.

One thing to notice is that there are many prophets of doom, each preaching a different path to salvation. Seasteading enables any of these movements with sufficient funds and followers to progress from words to actions. Aside from the cynical observation that we can learn something from which groups attempt this transition, we will learn even more from the results. Seasteading turns the ocean into a laboratory for societal innovation.

Nor do any but a few dedicated founders need to pledge life, fortune, and sacred honor to help this movement. The rest of you can simply put some money aside, and buy a timeshare when the time comes. Instead of spending your vacation escaping civilization, get away and help foster change at the same time.