Humanity’s Second New World ======================== "70% of the Earth's surface is water. Humans are already crowded onto the remaining 30% of land. Now is the time to step into a new frontier." The third decade of the 21st century marks a turning point for the human race. Due to climate change, rising sea levels are threatening strategic megacities like New York, Tokyo, and Bangkok. Yet, hidden within this crisis lies a massive opportunity. This is the concept of the "Floating Empire." It is not merely a shelter from floods; it is humanity's second new world—one that liberates us from the limitations of land to create a new form of technology, economy, and social life. Collaborations between the UN (UN-Habitat) and OCEANIX, the ambitions of the Seasteading Institute, and cutting-edge technologies are already transforming this dream into reality. 1. The Life Support Ecosystem If we build a city in the middle of the ocean, the biggest challenge is "r...
Notes and Thoughts of Ko Agga @ Aung Myo Lwin