The third webinar in the Network States and New Countries series, titled “Identities and Ideologies,” took place on March 24th, 2024, at 9 PM Armenia time. Hosted by Vahram Ayvazyan, founder of the Panarmenian Network State, the webinar revealed the concepts of ideologies and identities within network states and new countries.
Vahram Ayvazyan opened the session by highlighting the significance of these concepts in shaping future establishments like network states and new countries. He emphasized that a strong sense of belonging forms the cornerstone of identities and mentioned the pivotal role of the Communicator in fulfilling Armenians’ ideological mission.
Joyce Brand, the author of “Pioneering Prosperity” and co-author of “Economics and the Spiritual Life of Free Men,” discussed the concept of free zones in Honduras. She outlined the challenges faced by Honduras and proposed voluntary contractual governance as a solution. Brand emphasized that people often come together not because they don’t agree with the rules.
Nataliya Makulova, a researcher in Network States, focused on the identity issues faced by digital nomads. She shared her personal journey of traveling to discover her identity and explained why she is drawn to the concept of Network States.
Andrew J. Starr, the visionary behind the Country Founders telegram group, explored how identities can evolve into ideologies. He argued that identity transcends nationality and can be shaped by various factors.
During the thought-provoking questions and answers session Jim Yuan introduced a compelling discussion on the ideology proposed by Network States. Speakers provided insights into how the Network State ideology differs from other ideologies.
The webinar emphasized the urgent need for coordinated action in addressing these complex issues.