🎙️ My guest today is Titus Gebel, the founder of Free Cities Foundation, an innovative governance model challenging the traditional role of the state. Titus, a PhD in international law and a seasoned entrepreneur, co-founded Deutsche Rohstoff AG and led ventures like Dual Fluid Energy. He is also the author of “Free Private Cities: Making Governments Compete for You”, a book presenting a groundbreaking framework for autonomous, privately operated jurisdictions. Titus has inspired projects like Prospera, a pioneering special economic zone off the coast of Honduras that blends private governance with public benefits. He argues passionately for the necessity of written agreements and fixed rules in governance, contrasting them with the unpredictable changes of traditional states.
In this episode, we explore the rise of free cities, the influence of global powers like the WEF, and the role equality should play in our society. Tune in to hear how free private cities can revolutionize our world—and why Titus believes this movement is unstoppable.
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We talked about:
00:00 Coming Up…
01:20 Introduction to Titus
03:27 The Concept of Free Private Cities
15:02 Prospera,Honduras: A Case Study in Special Economic Zones (ZEDE)
26:04 Dubai’s Case Study & What’s The Future of Special Economic Zones
32:30 Power Structure Between People & States
40:07 Inside View on WEF & Klaus Schwab
52:05 Neom & “The Line”: A Dystopian Vision?
58:27 Equality vs. Equity: A False Construct
1:12:50 Follow Titus and Free Cities Foundation
My takeaways:
Free Private Cities offer a bold solution for escaping bureaucracy and excessive taxation, giving individuals control over their governance.
The entrenched nature of modern political systems makes reform impossible, driving the need for alternative governance models.
A fixed-service contract with a government ensures stability and predictability, unlike the ever-changing rules of traditional governments.
Real-world examples like Prospera in Honduras show how autonomous zones have the potential to create better lives through innovation and streamlined rules.
International treaties protect Free Cities from government interference, giving residents and investors security.
The global rise of special economic zones paves the way for decentralized, competitive governance models.
Centralized systems like those promoted by the WEF miss the mark, as decentralized governance offers more freedom and innovation.
The World Economic Forum's influence is often over appreciated.
Dubai is a good example for one of the world’s most advanced “special economic zones”.
Projects like Neom highlight the tension between futuristic visions and the need for true individual autonomy.
Equal legal rights, not forced economic equality, create a thriving society by rewarding talent and effort.
Free Cities champion accountability, voluntary participation, and the satisfaction of self-reliance over dependency.
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