Mark Lutter

For those interested in developing a new aesthetic for the Swahili Coast, we've got a fellowship for you! zanzalu.org/residencies/sw…

Silicon Valley's culture makes it somewhat uniquely poor at governing - Memetic: SF chases the new big thing, governing requires longer term planning, execution, and stability - Growth: Governing is a low margin industry, SF focuses on growth over effective execution -Openness: Politics is a zero sum game, high openness people will get taken advantage of

The war in Iran is pretty dumb. However, it's interesting to see Trumps negotiation strategy given the current state of the conflict. Hopefully the off ramp works!

It's crazy that LA has perfect weather and is designed to minimize your experience of it

📢 The #NewCitiesSummit is coming to Johannesburg. This December, 600+ leaders from across government, investment, and development will gather at @WaterfallCityZA to focus on the business of building cities. More details coming soon. In the meantime, read our press release: chartercitiesinstitute.org/press-releases…

Is Africa finally “in the development game”? Bestselling author @JoeStudwell joins @MarkLutter on the Charter Cities Podcast to break down How Africa Works and the forces reshaping Africa’s economic future. One of our favorite conversations yet! 👇

This is not how we planned to officially announce the 2026 New Cities Summit, but … a brief 🧵

Our Head of Communications Michael Holstein was returning from a very successful trip to the host city for the Summit and his flight had what was to be a brief layover in Doha. That didn’t go to plan, and he was stuck in the airport and city for several days, with missile attacks, air raid sirens, sleeping in parking garages, and more. As Michael eloquently said, “it sucked!” Luckily he was uninjured, and …

@regardthefrost @POTUS @NSF LFG!

I’m extremely honored to be nominated by President Trump to serve as Director of the National Science Foundation.   Heroic scientists have always challenged consensus to advance the frontiers of knowledge. Recently, many institutions have weakened academic freedom and lost the trust they once enjoyed. Yet across our country, a new golden age of discovery is dawning. Information is open source and debate is public.   The marketplace of ideas is not an efficient market. Finding and funding independent thinkers and builders has taught me to eliminate bottlenecks and favor rigorous science that replicates.  Private funders are developing frontier models and useful technology. Government should take bigger financial risks to pose and answer deeper questions.   NSF’s scientists and staff have built something worth strengthening. Working together, scientists, engineers, investors, research institutions, and businesses can support American genius, enhance national security, enrich our economy, and improve our quality of life.   Entropy is on the march and China is not waiting.

@azaztrader01 What's his @?

@MarkLutter I'd recommend following Benjamin for on-the-ground updates. He's been very reliable for understanding the situation.

What are the best accounts to follow for the Iran war?

UAE issues emergency visas for stranded travelers. EU calls a security council meeting for Monday

I sat down for my first real interview on the work we are doing at Ârc with @MarkLutter of the @CCIdotCity. Ârc is in the first phases of a mission of a lifetime. Thank you Mark for the invite, and looking forward to more of these that capture the path we take to Home.

New cities in the New York Times nytimes.com/2026/02/12/bus…

Buy your ticket! July 25 through Aug 14th be in Zanzibar!

With a new look comes a new website 😏 Our new website is almost here. We can't wait to show you. Join the list to be the first to know when it's live 🔗 mailchi.mp/a4b322095be9/c…

All in talking about charter cities!

All in talking about charter cities youtu.be/y2NeAef6d30?si…

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