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Floating City, Libertarian Colonies Close to Reality

Started by Tank, August 23, 2011, 10:27:10 AM

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Tank

August 23, 2011, 10:27:10 AM
Floating City, Libertarian Colonies Close to Reality



QuotePayPal founder Peter Thiel recently invested $1.25 million to try to make that happen. By offering support to the Seasteading Institute, he has jump-started efforts to create city-state communities afloat on ocean platforms. In 2009, the institute held a 3D design competition to help people visualize what these sea-bound communities may look like (see photos above and below)...

Could be interesting as these places could make their own laws.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Asmodean

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August 23, 2011, 10:32:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 23, 2011, 10:27:10 AM
Could be interesting as these places could make their own laws.
Oh, I'd love to play them against each other in an attempt to start a massive war  ;D

...That, or a submarine with a few torpedos.

I mean, imagine the EVIL one would cause..!
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Sweetdeath

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August 23, 2011, 11:00:28 PM
Ohmyfreakingosh!!  I'm seriously having a nerdgasm here.  This is so flipping cool!

I bet it would amazingly expensive, but with no homeless and poverty.
Law 35- "You got to go with what works." - Robin Lefler

Wiggum:"You have that much faith in me, Homer?"
Homer:"No! Faith is what you have in things that don't exist. Your awesomeness is real."

"I was thinking that perhaps this thing called God does not exist. Because He cannot save any one of us. No matter how we pray, He doesn't mend our wounds.

xSilverPhinx

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August 24, 2011, 02:21:03 AM
This is the sort of thing I have in mind when I play Minecraft.   
I am what survives if it's slain - Zack Hemsey

Tank

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August 24, 2011, 09:28:02 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 23, 2011, 11:00:28 PM
Ohmyfreakingosh!!  I'm seriously having a nerdgasm here.  This is so flipping cool!

I bet it would amazingly expensive, but with no homeless and poverty.
Beggers get kicked over the side!
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Tank

#5
August 24, 2011, 09:33:54 AM
A while ago I saw a TV programme about a hypothetical ship that was so big one could land an airliner on it that cruised around the world following the summer season. The crew would live on board all the time. It wasn't a cruise ship as the passengers (all hyper rich) would stay on board all year around too. Effectivly it was a mobile tropical island.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

The Magic Pudding

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August 24, 2011, 09:42:45 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 24, 2011, 09:28:02 AM
Beggers get kicked over the side!

How can you be happily rich without poor people to look down on?
I think you'd need some paupers trying to eke out a living from the cities waste plume, whilst avoiding/feeding the sharks.

Tank

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August 24, 2011, 09:47:26 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 24, 2011, 09:42:45 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 24, 2011, 09:28:02 AM
Beggers get kicked over the side!

How can you be happily rich without poor people to look down on?
I think you'd need some paupers trying to eke out a living from the cities waste plume, whilst avoiding/feeding the sharks.
You'd just have servents to whip and wipe your bottom. No need for smelly beggers. But then I suppose one could employ a professioanl begger if one really wanted to.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Sweetdeath

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August 25, 2011, 12:36:58 AM
I'll take a sexy butler anyday.
Law 35- "You got to go with what works." - Robin Lefler

Wiggum:"You have that much faith in me, Homer?"
Homer:"No! Faith is what you have in things that don't exist. Your awesomeness is real."

"I was thinking that perhaps this thing called God does not exist. Because He cannot save any one of us. No matter how we pray, He doesn't mend our wounds.

Tank

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August 25, 2011, 08:30:59 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 25, 2011, 12:36:58 AM
I'll take a sexy butler anyday.
I'd have thought you'd have been more into a sexy maid?  ;D
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Sweetdeath

#10
August 25, 2011, 09:12:21 AM
XD only if it's a sexy girl in a sleek butler outfit. <3


I just wanna feel sophisticated ;_; *sips brandy*
Law 35- "You got to go with what works." - Robin Lefler

Wiggum:"You have that much faith in me, Homer?"
Homer:"No! Faith is what you have in things that don't exist. Your awesomeness is real."

"I was thinking that perhaps this thing called God does not exist. Because He cannot save any one of us. No matter how we pray, He doesn't mend our wounds.
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