033 - David D. Friedman: Asteroid Colonies, Medieval Cooking & Romani Law

<p>Timothy Allen talks with David Friedman.</p> <p>Today's guest needs no introduction… He is an esteemed economist, legal scholar and libertarian thinker who has for many, redefined their understanding of individual liberty and the dynamics of human society.</p> <p>But did you know he was also a connoisseur of medieval cooking? Well, you’re about to find our as I sit down for an hour with David Friedman.</p> <p>As you would expect our conversation makes many twists and turns and we cover a fair bit of ground. </p> <p>From the intricacies of Romani legal codes and the judicial system in 10th century Iceland to the conversational faux pas one might encounter in a 21st century Bardic circle and even, 'What are the most feasible governance models that could be employed on an asteroid colony?'. </p> <p>Plus, as you will hear, David is quite candid when it comes to expressing his concerns with the Free Cities model.</p> <p>This podcast was recorded in a room full of people, so listen out for cameos by David’s daughter Rebecca and FCF’s Peter Young.</p> <p>Enjoy the conversation.</p> <p>TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>[0:30] Introduction.</p> <p>[5:02] Medieval reenactment.</p> <p>[7:10] My persona is a North African Berber from about 1100.</p> <p>[12:46] What’s a classic 10th century recipe?</p> <p>[16:43] Mediaeval cookbooks and rules.</p> <p>[21:42] The Amish and the Romani.</p> <p>[28:20] How do you come to a consensus on tribal law?</p> <p>[33:00] Obvious problems with the Free Cities model.</p> <p>[39:52] Free Cities need mobility.</p> <p>[46:03] What are your reservations with seasteading?</p> <p>[50:12] There are no frontiers left on the earth.</p> <p>[52.03] Asteroid colonies</p> <p>TWITTER:</p> <p>Timothy Allen: ⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0">⁠⁠https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p> <p>Free Cities Foundation: ⁠⁠<a href="https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0">⁠⁠https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p> <p>OTHER LINKS:</p> <p>David Friedman: <a href="http://daviddfriedman.com/">http://daviddfriedman.com/</a></p> <p>David Friedman Substack: <a href="https://daviddfriedman.substack.com/">https://daviddfriedman.substack.com/</a></p> <p>Free Cities Foundation: ⁠⁠<a href="https://free-cities.org/%E2%81%A0">⁠⁠https://free-cities.org/⁠</a></p>