Ep. 61: Titus Gebel - The Vision of Free Cities

You're The Voice | by Efrat Fenigson

My guest today is Titus Gebel, the founder of Free Cities Foundation, an innovative governance model challenging the traditional role of the state. Titus, a PhD in international law and a seasoned entrepreneur, co-founded Deutsche Rohstoff AG and led ventures like Dual Fluid Energy. He is also the author of “Free Private Cities: Making Governments Compete for You”, a book presenting a groundbreaking framework for autonomous, privately operated jurisdictions. Titus has inspired projects like Prospera, a pioneering special economic zone off the coast of Honduras that blends private governance with public benefits. He argues passionately for the necessity of written agreements and fixed rules in governance, contrasting them with the unpredictable changes of traditional states.In this episode, we explore the rise of free cities, the influence of global powers like the WEF, and the role equality should play in our society. Tune in to hear how free private cities can revolutionize our world—and why Titus believes this movement is unstoppable.

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-- CHAPTERS –

00:00 Coming Up…

01:20 Introduction to Titus

03:27 The Concept of Free Private Cities

15:02 Prospera,Honduras: A Case Study in Special Economic Zones (ZEDE)

26:04 Dubai’s Case Study & What’s The Future of Special Economic Zones

32:30 Power Structure Between People & States

40:07 Inside View on WEF & Klaus Schwab

52:05 Neom & “The Line”: A Dystopian Vision?

58:27 Equality vs. Equity: A False Construct

1:12:50 Follow Titus and Free Cities Foundation