The Dream of an ‘Internet Country’ That Would Let You Work From Anywhere
Digital nomads want greater flexibility to travel and work remotely
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Digital nomads have rejected the office and now want to replace the nation state. But there is a darker side to this quest for global freedom
As an anthropologist, I have chronicled the digital nomad lifestyle for the past seven years. The reality is far less glamorous than you might imagine
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