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Re:Silicon Valley’s Ultimate Exit (2013) by ryanmarsh on Friday January 20, 2017 @02:29AM (#13442242)
> You don’t have to actually go and get your own island; you can do the equivalent of dual-booting or telecommuting. You can opt out, exit at whatever level you prefer.

And the government will be there to kindly remind us that: "Democracy is asset insurance for the rich"[0] and we may not skimp on the payments.

[0] Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea by Mark Blyth

Re:Silicon Valley’s Ultimate Exit (2013) by nkurz on Friday January 20, 2017 @11:52AM (#13445062)
You are likely referring to Blyth's book by this title[1], but for those desiring a softer introduction, the author also made an excellent 5 minute introductory video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go2bVGi0ReE

[1] http://centredelangues.ens-lyon.fr/anglais/espace-etudiants/...