“Nation-states are nothing but agreed-upon myths: we give up certain freedoms in order to secure others. But if that transaction no longer works, and we stop agreeing on the myth, it ceases to have power over us. So what might replace it? The trends that are pinching the nation-state are helping the city-state. In a highly connected, quasi-borderless world, cities are centres of commerce, growth, innovation, technology and finance.”
Read more: https://aeon.co/essays/the-end-of-a-world-of-nation-states-may-be-upon-us
Related posts:
Dad Breaks Down Over Having Called Chicago Cops Who Killed His Son
Marriage of George Soros Was Officiated By Michael Milken's Judge
Google's New Phone Service Bridges Cell and Wi-Fi Gaps
Dream Chaser is nearly ready to fly
Atlanta High School Has A Rifle Range
Backups for “Missing” Lois Lerner IRS Emails Exist; Gov't Won't Retrieve
US Mint’s Sales of Gold Coins Soar After Futures Prices Plunge
Which States Are Most Drunk on Wine Taxes?
FDA Regulations Force Natural Milk Farmers To Lie To Their Customers
US-Backed Terrorists Murder US’ Own Ambassador in Libya
Trump Wants a New Afghan Surge. That’s a Terrible Idea.
UK Terrorism Act Author: It Was Never Meant For Situations Like David Miranda
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, Which States Provide the Most Handouts of All?
The Eurozone Unemployment Picture
Time to Sequester Air Force One Vacation Flights