This post builds on Balaji Srinivasan’s How to Start a New Country essay. Here is my breakdown of the path to cryptocountries: Before Internet Cloud Communities Startup Cities Network Unions Cloud Countries Network States Crypto Countries Community(Polis) C D D D D D D Vocation C C D D D D D Money C CContinue reading “Cryptocountries”
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Thanedar’s Game
Think: Axelrod’s Tournament meets Model UN. Problem: Real-world political and economic experiments take decades to demonstrate their ultimate successes and failures and can lead to significant hardship and loss of life. Design and implement political and economic systems for your Cryptocountry to compete for Citizens and Wealth. Featuring Protocols and Gameplay that make it easyContinue reading “Thanedar’s Game”
The 2 Types of Independents
Part 1 is The 4 Types of Democrats. Part 2 is The 4 Types of Republicans. Part 3 is The 8 Lanes in US Politics. Summary: Moderate Independent: Unify the two moderate Democratic + two moderate Republican lanes. Populist Independent: Unify the two populist Democratic + two populist Republican lanes. Background: 4 Types of Democrats + 4 TypesContinue reading “The 2 Types of Independents”
The 8 Lanes in US Politics
Part 1 is The 4 Types of Democrats. Part 2 is The 4 Types of Republicans. Part 4 is The 2 Types of Independents. Contents: Summary Chart Background Maps Future Summary: Every good politician has their base, the 1-2 lanes where they do best. Biden and Harris are B Democrats. Trump and DeSantis are S Republicans. TheContinue reading “The 8 Lanes in US Politics”
The 4 Types of Republicans
Contents: Summary: Chart: Map: Legend: Analysis: Projections: Tweet at me @neilthanedar if you want to riff and refine on these ideas!
The 4 Types Of Democrats
Part 2 is The 4 Types of Republicans. Part 3 is The 8 Lanes in US Politics. Part 4 is The 2 Types of Independents. Contents: Summary Chart Legend Analysis Typology Summary: It’s not just Moderates vs. Progressives. Moderate vs. Progressive is one axis. Establishment vs. Populist is the other axis. Chart: Legend: A =Continue reading “The 4 Types Of Democrats”
Power vs. Counter
They’re the two most basic plays in football. They’re also the two most basic plays in politics. Let me explain: Power = Rock When the offense runs the ball up the middle, that’s Power. When the offense runs away from the line, that’s Counter. The defense responds by stuffing the middle (Power) or attacking theContinue reading “Power vs. Counter”
Best Quotes From The “Knock Down The House” Documentary
Notes: Trailer: YouTube Full Video: Netflix, YouTube Book Recommendation: Run for Something by Amanda Litman (2017) Reading Time: ~10 minutes total. ~3 minutes bolded-only. ~1 minute highlights only. Neil: This documentary largely focuses on the rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), who won her 2018 NY-14 Democratic primary challenge vs. Rep. Joe Crowley. AOC’s message andContinue reading “Best Quotes From The “Knock Down The House” Documentary”
Best Quotes From Theodore Roosevelt’s 1910 Speech “Citizenship in a Republic” (Ft. “The Man in the Arena”)
Notes: Neil: This speech features the famous “The Man in the Arena” quote loved by people who face criticism while they are struggling. Politicians especially love to recite this quote to reporters and themselves when they’re losing an election. But “The Man in the Arena” is just one paragraph in the middle of a one-hourContinue reading “Best Quotes From Theodore Roosevelt’s 1910 Speech “Citizenship in a Republic” (Ft. “The Man in the Arena”)”
Best Quotes From Theodore Roosevelt’s 1883 Speech “Duties of American Citizenship”
Notes: Neil: This speech is President Theodore Roosevelt rallying every American to get in the Arena of politics. Just as we have a duty to serve and protect our family, we have a responsibility to our country and our community. He especially calls out “men in business” who make excuses not to serve in politics and thenContinue reading “Best Quotes From Theodore Roosevelt’s 1883 Speech “Duties of American Citizenship””