Peter Boothe writes about this classic computer game from the mid-80s:
a nonviolent economics game with both zero-sum and positive-sum aspects where people compete to be the best possible homesteaders in a scifi environment made me think of you. The game is quite fun, and I recommend it.
The game can be downloaded free, and played online. Enjoy!
The talk I held at the 2009 Seasteading conference is up! Thanks everyone who was there, for the interesting discussions we have had afterwards.
Some comments on the then and now: I unfortunately no longer have the confidence in this concept I had back then, for the reasons explained below:
Mikolaj Habryn’s presentation entitled “Residential ShipSteading” is now available online:
It’s been a fantastic journey together in 2009, and thanks to your involvement, commitment, and support, our small organization has continued its rapid growth.
Eelco Hoogendoorn’s talk entitled “Seastead Engineering Overview” is now available:
Russ George’s talk at the 2009 Seasteading Conference is now available online:
Michael Strong passes on a quote found by Patrick Peterson:
We ought to avail ourselves of the sea, building floating cities on it so that we can move southward or northward according to the time of year…. Some such happy state will come one day, though we shall not live to see it. P. 335 Note. #11
Henrik Ibsen, A Doll’s House and other Plays – Penguin Classics Edition, 1965, Translation (and notes) by Peter Watts.
Sean Hastings‘ presentation on his experiences with HavenCo and SeaLand is now online:
SEOUL, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Samsung Heavy Industries (010140.KS) said on Monday that it has won a $1.1 billion order from Utopia Residences, a U.S.-based cruise and hotel operator, to build a luxury cruise vessel.
The South Korean shipbuilder said in a statement it expects to sign the final contract during the first half of next year, with the ship due to be delivered by 2013.
Those who follow Patri’s blog may have noted mention of some new help at The Seasteading Institute. Indeed, in November, TSI succeeded in filling four open roles to further the seasteading mission, revolving around business development, donor and fundraising efforts, and community development. As a new face here, I (Naomi) would like to humbly introduce myself and the three others who now join us.
