#5 Walk and talk with the excellent Sterlin Lujan, an author and modern anarchist from Texas.

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We discussed books, Network States, freedom, MDMA, society, war on drugs, cypherpunk, crypto and popup cities.
Thanks Sterlin, it was an enjoyable sunday visit to the church of the mind 🙏
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GPT4:
It seems like the conversation between Mili and Sterlin covers a range of topics, such as personal perspectives on freedom, network states, and societal governance.
Sterlin discusses his interest in anarchism, decentralized governance models, and the potential of network states to undermine traditional systems of power through voluntary participation and decentralized technological solutions. He highlights books like The Psychology of Totalitarianism and S.P.Q.R., and emphasizes the importance of human connection and innovation in these new governance structures.
They also touch on cryptocurrency, the cypherpunk movement, personal experiences with MDMA, and Sterlin’s background in crypto and activism. The conversation reflects on the challenges of transitioning from traditional state models to decentralized ones, and the need for experimentation, resilience, and the minimization of corruption in such systems.