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Episode 158: Florida - a Corporate Dystopia in the Making
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Episode 158: Florida - a Corporate Dystopia in the Making

A satirical news article sets the stage for an analysis of Florida's potential future under corporate control, specifically through the lens of Manifest Destiny Ventures' (MDV) acquisition of the state. The source article from Dr. Jaime Hoerricks envisions a dystopia where MDV eliminates democratic processes, replacing them with AI-driven systems that prioritize shareholder value and corporate profit. Dr. Hoerricks analyses current trends in Florida, such as private equity's increasing control over housing and the dismantling of public education, arguing they reflect a larger effort to financialise everyday life. Dr. Hoerricks proposes nationalising housing to prevent this dystopian future, asserting that allowing capitalism to control housing will lead to the loss of individual rights and democratic participation, thus turning the state into a territory managed by companies.

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/manifest-destiny-ventures-florida

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