Blank Maps: A Voice from Utopia

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Blank Maps: A Voice from Utopia

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“We have life in our imaginations…” Exploring three alternative visions, ‘A Voice from Utopia’ attempts to deconstruct the concept of the nation state. From virtual communities like Bitnation to micronations like Liberland. It comes from Blank Maps – an Arabic podcast that seeks to address the problem of statelessness in the Arab world. By doing … Continue reading "Blank Maps: A Voice from Utopia"

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