Ep. 09
Gareth Farry, a qualified lawyer from New Zealand with a background in music, arts, and social impact, shares his journey into blockchain technology and how it intersects with his interests in law and identity. The conversation explores Gareth’s innovative SOL (Sovereign or Self-Actualized Identity Layer) project, which aims to provide a blockchain-based identity solution that acknowledges different legal statuses and jurisdictions. A highlight of the discussion is Gareth’s work with Amnesty International to create a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) that will help coordinate and incentivize human rights advocacy across their 10-million member base across 70 countries. The interview delves into fascinating philosophical questions about consensus-building across cultures, the relationship between smart contracts and law, potential risks of technological control systems, and the future of cooperation versus competition in society. Whether you’re interested in blockchain applications for social good, the evolution of identity in the digital age, or broader philosophical questions about cooperation and consensus in human communities, this conversation offers thought-provoking insights and practical examples of technology being applied to create positive change.