Greetings fellow Asgardians,

As a being living on this planet we call Earth, I have always felt like I was not a citizen of a so-called country, but rather of a whole. In a world where the quest of power strives within the veins of our nations, it is crucial that we do not take this destructive trait we have developed along with us through this new era of human evolution. What some might consider to be a new beginning will only succeed if we take it as is. Whilst making sure we have learned from past mistakes in order not to replicate any deceitful patterns, it is essential that we leave the past to what it is, along with all of its moral and cultural prejudices, and march hand in hand towards this new hope.

My first concern is aimed at the very root of this project. Although I understand the origin of the name Asgardia, the fact that it is referred to as a “kingdom” bothers me. As a word which can’t help but to make us think of power, monarchy and overall hierarchy in every aspect, it is almost antonymous to the term “democracy”. Although (at least for now), any child born on Earth will be given citizenship of an existing terrestrial country, I think we should not rush any term that limits the extent of any Asgardian principle (since they have yet to be chosen by its people). Even the term nation seems a bit unsure as this is an entirely new concept (which in my mind does not belong with any pre-existing one), although the fact that Asguardia is willing to integrate the United Nations is arguably enough reason to call it that. An existing broader term such as “community” could also be used but I am of course open to any suggestions on this topic.