The Sovereign Individual
The Sovereign Individual
James Dale Davidson
Peter Thiel
One of the books that tremendously influenced me when I started PayPal. - Peter Thiel
Naval Ravikant
Best book I've read since Sapiens (far less mainstream, though). - Naval Ravikant
Brian Armstrong
Was really ahead of it's time, a lot of original thinking (some really out there stuff too). - Brian Armstrong
Sahil Lavingia
Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.
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The Sovereign Individual

The Sovereign Individual: Mastering the Transition to the Information Age

James Dale Davidson
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James Dale Davidson
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In "The Sovereign Individual," authors James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg embark on a profound exploration of the seismic shifts poised to redefine the foundations of society in the advent of the information age. With their characteristic foresight, the authors unravel the impending transition from an industrial-based era to one dominated by information and technology, heralding unprecedented freedom for individuals and a dramatic reconfiguration of government power. This visionary text delves into the essence of what it means to be a sovereign individual in a world where the traditional paradigms of economic and political power are being dismantled and reimagined. Davidson and Rees-Mogg not only chart the contours of a new world order but also offer invaluable strategies for navigating the financial and societal upheavals this new era entails. By weaving together a compelling narrative of historical evolution and a keen analysis of contemporary global trends, "The Sovereign Individual" stands as a pivotal guide for anyone seeking to understand the future of civilization. It challenges its readers to rethink their place in a rapidly changing world and to seize the opportunities that the coming shift in power and wealth dynamics presents.

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Released
1997
1 Jan
Length
448
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One of Ryan Shea's 4 answers to "what is the book (or books) you’ve given most as a gift?"
If you want to find startup ideas here’s the book. - Balaji Srinivasan
Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.
Was really ahead of it's time, a lot of original thinking (some really out there stuff too). - Brian Armstrong
One of the books that tremendously influenced me when I started PayPal. - Peter Thiel
It was published in the late 1990’s, but is enjoying a very well-deserved resurgence. - Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Best book I've read since Sapiens (far less mainstream, though). - Naval Ravikant
Incomes will become more unequal within jurisdictions and more equal between them.
— James Dale Davidson, The Sovereign Individual

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