Course 1 · beginner · 12 min
Can an Online Community Become a Country?
Understand Balaji’s proposal, distinguish its stages, and examine the gap between a successful community and political recognition.
Read course and sources →Free courses · Beginner to advanced
Network States: examine the idea.
Understand Balaji’s proposal, consider substantive objections, and compare alternatives. Each course includes the proposal and counterpoints, linked readings, a fictional exercise, and a quiz. You are assessed on understanding, not agreement.
Read without an account. Interactive courses use your existing lesson player and completion flow. Starting a course makes this series your active learning plan and keeps your completion records.
Course 2 · intermediate · 15 min
Who Makes the Rules?
Compare founder coordination, member voice, appeals, and the practical ability to leave.
Read course and sources →Course 3 · intermediate · 15 min
Freedom for Whom?
Examine access, member consent, neighboring communities, and who bears the costs of an experiment.
Read course and sources →Course 4 · advanced · 18 min
Build New Systems, Improve Existing Ones, or Both?
Compare startup societies, commons-oriented approaches, and participatory governance through a fictional charter exercise.
Read course and sources →