> If we consider megascale engineering that has actually happened – the terracing of parts of South East Asia, the land reclamation of the Netherlands, the US Interstate Highway System, the internet – it consists of projects that can be implemented piecemeal, where work can cease and resume after learning experiences, and where the system is not dependent on every part functioning perfectly. They can be maintained, and it usually makes sense for the people involved to maintain their homes and servers.

This is a really good quote.

Some estimates put Kowloon Walled City the most densely populated place ever. It's where I think seasteading has it's best chance.

A contrary opinion would be Elon Musks Starlink or GPS.