This shows leaders of a network society being formally decorated by the head of a (top 50 GDP) nation state.
Network societies are advancing way faster than most realize.
Network societies are advancing way faster than most realize.
A meeting to remember: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Deputy PM, Minister of AI and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev, and Network School founders Balaji Srinivasan and Donovan Sung at one table in Astana. Grateful to play a part in building web3 in Kazakhstan and beyond.
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Habitat 67 by Moshe Safdie in Montreal.
Somewhat miraculously it came from a Master's thesis. The idea was to merge the benefits of suburban life (fresh air, personal "back yard") with that of city life.
Somewhat miraculously it came from a Master's thesis. The idea was to merge the benefits of suburban life (fresh air, personal "back yard") with that of city life.
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Carnegie library locations<>patent rates
A thing that a billionaire industrialist did that had a real long-term impact on society: the Carnegie libraries. The 1,500 cities that were given libraries (at a cost of $1B in today's dollars) in the early 1900s had 8-13% higher patenting rates than similar cities without them.
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Calendar of the Turkish Association of Caucasian Culture and Mutual Aid, 1968.
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Network School moved to Kazakhstan, so I went to check it out
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Can't wait to see how Gelephu develops 10+ years from now.
A significant milestone for the Gelephu Mindfulness City
His Majesty The King has signed a Royal Decree empowering the Gelephu Financial Services Office with a comprehensive central banking mandate, paving the way for the Gelephu Central Bank.
A stronger foundation for novation and long-term growth.
#GelephuCentralBank #Bhutan
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Tyler Cowen’s Strongest Book Recommendations, 2003-2026 marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolu…
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Oo this is an interesting framing
The next great economic zone will look more like a university (e.g. Stanford) than an SEZ (e.g. DIFC).
These physical social networks are where global internet talent and capital will come to get leverage on land.
Ty for the great conversation @calebrebelo_
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GREAT NEWS: The Council voted to advance Esmeralda's approvals!
This was the single most important vote of the project, Oct 14. Adoption of the ordinances is on track for Nov 11
These approvals will unlock tremendous value & opportunity
This was the single most important vote of the project, Oct 14. Adoption of the ordinances is on track for Nov 11
These approvals will unlock tremendous value & opportunity
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Democracy is the consent of the governed. In the Internet age, that means voting not just with ballot, but feet. So: if you’re one of the democratic capitalists of the Internet, vote with your feet for new communities by joining us in Singapore on Oct 9.
ns.com/conference2026
ns.com/conference2026
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Easily one of the most intense things I’ve signed up for with Arkhub, and the most exciting. We’re exploring the tunnels below Cusco to see if they lead to the Chincana, the labyrinth Cusqueños have always whispered about.
... Join me on monday's livestream as we make our way Cusco time!) ⏰
... Join me on monday's livestream as we make our way Cusco time!) ⏰
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Feast in the village of Moska. Digora Gorge, North Ossetia, 2006.
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House where composer P.I. Tchaikovsky lived in 1890. Tbilisi, Georgia.
Photo: Igor Krasnovid
Photo: Igor Krasnovid
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It's time to decentralize Hollywood with AI.
Introducing the new Network School Astana AI Film Festival, in partnership with the Republic of Kazakhstan. We're awarding $2M in prizes with entries accepted from around the world. So: submit your film now at aaiff.ai.
Introducing the new Network School Astana AI Film Festival, in partnership with the Republic of Kazakhstan. We're awarding $2M in prizes with entries accepted from around the world. So: submit your film now at aaiff.ai.
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Here it is from the outside
the new @ns coworking here in Astana, Kazakhstan is A+++
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