The Lighter Side of Seasteading
From what I can make out, Open_Sailing = seasteading + SEHIs + Oekonux + Driving Over Lemons, with the scary libertarians replaced by something like the old-school, Victorian scientific expedition.
In other words, a more palatable brand of seasteading from the Sundance generation – far more likely to win round the sympathies of venture altruists, social entrepreneurs, and the general public. There’s a full presentation (opens pdf), with some useful stuff that resonates with quantum governance, stigmergy, open source infrastructure, aquaculture, and all that Superstruct-y goodness. A welcome departure from the global guerillas & Somali pirates, and a potent booster shot for those looking to top-up their optimism.
So raise the kite and steer us westward – to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and beyond!