07/30/2026
Do you think it's possible to privately own rivers, lakes, or aquifers? How does property work on the ocean?
Renowned economist Dr. Walter Block challenged common assumptions about water ownership in his book, Water Capitalism, making the case that private ownership might actually be the key to protecting and managing water resources more effectively than public control does.
Carly sat down with Dr. Block for the Seasteading Today podcast to dig into these questions: Can a river be owned? Who's responsible for an aquifer that no one can see? And could the ocean itself ever be privatized?
Whether you've studied economics for years or have never taken a single class, this conversation breaks down complex property rights concepts in a way that's accessible and genuinely thought-provoking.
Give it a listen on your favorite podcast player: https://www.seasteading.org/dr-walter-block-on-privatizing-the-worlds-water/
