On our second episode, Joe Quirk, ‘Seavangelist’ and President of
The Seasteading Institute discusses his work, and the origins of the Seasteading movement. He lays out the innovation potential for blue technology and governance models offered by the possibility of floating societies on the high seas, suggesting how New Orleans can be a global leader in Blue tech development and deployment.Please visit the
episode 02 webpage to find additional links, references and background information.GUEST BIO:
Joe Quirk
President of
The Seasteading InstituteJoe Quirk is a ‘Seavangelist’ and President of
The Seasteading Institute. He is an American author originally from Westfield, New Jersey. His book,
Seasteading: How Floating Nations Will Restore the Environment, Enrich the Poor, Cure the Sick, and Liberate Humanity from Politicians, lays out the basic tenets of the Seasteading movement and highlights key ‘aquapreneurs’ who are leading the way with ocean-based regenerative technologies for living on the ocean. These include construction techniques, farming (aquaculture / mariculture), energy systems, and experimentation in economics and governance systems.
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