ep. 02: Seasteading and Future Floating Cities on Planet Ocean
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.
Joe quirk
President; The Seasteading Institute
Joe 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.
EPISODE REFERENCES AND LINKS:
Arktide; engineers and architects prototyping near-shore floating residential units and support platforms
ArkPad; an engineering and architecture firm going into mass production with a focus on materials and integrated infrastructure systems
Visit The Seasteading Institute’s FAQ to find out more about the “Tough Questions Answered” reference
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