Link: Crypto and tech entrepreneurs are attending Network School, founded by Balaji Srinivasan in Forest City, Malaysia, to test his concepts about the Network State (Ryan Weeks/Bloomberg)

At Malaysia's Forest City, tech entrepreneurs gather under the tutelage of Balaji Srinivasan at the Network School, aiming to learn how to build new sovereign states centered around cryptocurrency and minimal regulation.

While the Network School, nestled in a once-troubled megaproject, exploits low rents and proximity to Singapore, it experiments with Srinivasan's "startup societies."

Srinivasan's ideas challenge traditional notions of nation-states, advocating for communities tied by shared ideologies rather than geography. He envisions a world where at 18, one might choose their country like choosing a college.

Despite speculative origins, nearly 400 students have converged at Forest City, immersing themselves in everything from coding to statecraft, fueled by a protein-heavy diet and rigorous gym routines.

Classes delve into practical tech development and theoretical discussions on governance, creating an environment reminiscent of Silicon Valley's culture but focused on radical societal structuring.

This educational venture not only provides practical knowledge but also furthers Srinivasan’s broader ambitions of establishing network states, with aspirations of global expansion and the creation of a new template for society. #

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