American investors from Silicon Valley are pushing to build a “freedom city” in Greenland, a concept previously supported by Donald Trump during his presidential campaign.
American Investors’ Plans for “Freedom City”
In April last year, Reuters described plans from Silicon Valley investors who want to build a “freedom city” on Greenland. This concept of “freedom cities” was introduced by Donald Trump during his presidential campaign.
The “freedom city” would be a technological center with minimal legal regulations for corporations, implementing a libertarian “startup city” concept. It could include building micro-nuclear reactors, high-speed rail, space infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, and an AI center.
Reuters reported that businessmen interested in this project have been putting pressure on Donald Trump’s administration to pursue it.
Tech Entrepreneurs Support the Project
According to Reuters, the investors’ plans have been taken seriously by Ken Howery, whom Trump appointed as U.S. ambassador to Denmark. Howery previously worked with Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and Palantira.
Peter Thiel has long promoted building cities with fewer regulations to allow free corporate activity. Similar approaches are supported by another tech entrepreneur, Marc Andreessen.
Reuters sources confirmed that both Thiel and Andreessen belong to the group of businessmen supporting the creation of a “freedom city” in Greenland.
Growing Influence of Tech Magnates
Donald Trump claims the United States must take control of Greenland for security reasons. However, Reuters notes that news about the “freedom city” idea reveals “the growing influence of tech magnates” in the US.
Journalist Sylwia Czubkowska commented on Reuters’ findings: “The huge controversy around Greenland from Trump and the US officially revolves around security and US ambitions. But there may be another reason, bordering on tech-utopia. That is, the startup city concept promoted by tech overlords.”
