Saudi Arabia’s goin sicko mode on its sci-fi city-state

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Neom is Saudi Arabia’s planned “eco-region” in the country’s sparse northwest desert. In addition to its urban planning being borderline fantastical, Neom represents Saudi Arabia’s full embrace of capitalism despite its anti-democratic politics. Oh wait, this is supposed to be stupid and funny, cause this is the internet and you all have the attention span of squirrels. WHY NEOM SO CRAZY LOL????

Featuring a special segment by YouTuber, hedge fund manager, and university professor Patrick Boyle and an interview with historian, writer, and professor Quinn Slobodian.

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Camera by Shawn O'Connor

"Neom: New Jersey" voice by Meg Baniewicz

Thumbnail design by Seth Laupus

Title and packaging design by Jen Walsh

Video by Dan Toomey and Henry Stockwell

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