Former a16z investor Balaji Srinivasan has secured an island in Singapore to launch his 'Network School' focused on crypto, longevity, and technocapitalism.  The initiative marks a significant step...

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- Former a16z investor Balaji Srinivasan has secured an island in Singapore to launch his 'Network School' focused on crypto, longevity, and technocapitalism.
- The initiative marks a significant step towards Srinivasan's vision of 'network states,' internet communities with physical locations and diplomatic recognition.
- Srinivasan's school will feature lectures on digital nomadism and meals by longevity expert Bryan Johnson, starting in late September.
- The concept has gained traction among Silicon Valley libertarians, with support from figures like Marc Andreessen and Vitalik Buterin.
- Srinivasan is currently accepting applications, emphasizing that those who respect legacy institutions are not suitable candidates. 

 Source: [Techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/19/former-a16z-vc-balaji-srinivasan-obtained-a-private-island-for-his-new-longevity-technocapitalist-school/)

Former a16z VC Balaji Srinivasan Obtains Private Island for Longevity 'Technocapitalist' School

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