My Cute Network State^^

what
political lab, physical and digital objects

where
online + TBA

collaborators
~

year
in progress

The project envisions the creation of a digital state, based on Balaji Srinivasan's "The Network State" concept, where an online community, unified by shared values and technology, constructs decentralized political structures. This initiative explores the potential of this idea, critically examining the intersection of technology and politics and their impact on society. In the "Network State," the digital intertwines with the physical, which will be reflected in the works resulting from the project.

The idea of building a state from scratch is not new, but the popularity of "The Network State" suggests that the allure of a clean slate is increasingly compelling. What was once the realm of anarchistic aspirations is now attracting those disillusioned with the traditional state model in a high-tech, accelerated version. I am interested in whether, if anarchistic microkingdoms fell by becoming the antithesis of themselves (from anti-hierarchical to hierarchical), intentionally creating a hierarchy established by a group could be the way to effective, long-term action, even though I would like to believe in pleasant flat structures. Perhaps I want to create a digital monarchist state that will fail. What happens if it turns out to work?

I am intrigued by questions about whether the trend toward political granularity is a response to contemporary problems and narrowing points on the politigram. I am interested in the technique of literalness—taking ideas literally and applying them from my perspective as a Polish e-girl from a working-class family in a small, disregarded city. This significantly contrasts with Srinivasan's situation.




I aim to go beyond common sense, conducting thought experiments, and testing concepts that may seem distant from my political views.

As part of the project, I am establishing a political lab—a group of individuals interested in creating a new state according to "The Network State" book. We will proceed step by step through the seven stages proposed in the book, up to the final one, which is international recognition.

The project draws inspiration from various sources, including Dune & Raby's "United Micro Kingdoms" and the "Wóz Drzymały" as a historical Polish example of a temporary autonomous zone.

Can a Polish e-girl who comes from a working-class family and a small city shithole go founder mode and build a monarchy based on crypto? I'm gonna find out.
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