In this episode, we enjoy an aspirational and philosophical chat with visionary French humanist, Frédéric Pons. Frédéric explains his inspiration, concept, and ongoing work toward realization of an ocean-based environmentally regenerative "Indigo Civilization". The initiative envisions a reconstitution of humanity's relationship with our fragile aquatic environs, supporting a philanthropic research and innovation cluster focused on the modeling of prototypes for floating, restorative, sustainable, multi-use, modular and inhabited marine ecosystems, beginning in French maritime jurisdictions, but intended to expand and codevelop shared benefits globally. Frédéric's work is, in part, inspired by the work of The Seasteading Institute, highlighted by Joe Quirk in episode 02 [https://www.deepblue.institute/ep02-joequirk] of the Blue Economy Podcast. Please visit the episode 08 webpage [https://www.deepblue.institute/ep08fredericpons] to find additional links, references and background information. GUEST BIO: FRÉDÉRIC PONS Instigator and cofounder of the Indigo Civilization Frédéric is a French humanist and visionary, who wishes to contribute to the realization of a better world. His rai·son d'ê·tre is to facilitate a harmonious combination of progress and aesthetics. During his 20-year professional path, he has developed and released innovative communication and marketing projects for many famous international brands. After a significant personal life transition, Frédéric has dedicated part of his time and energy to support "The Indigo Civilization" project, which focuses on ecological restoration, economic growth and societal progress supported through the development of floating self-sufficient and value creating ecosystems and communities. The Indigo Civilization is a philanthropic initiative and foundation, featuring scientific and philosophical goals to create efficient solutions to tomorrow's environmental and societal challenges, and to reinvent a harmonious, mutually beneficial relationship between Man and the Ocean. Frédéric's small team of project collaborators includes engineers and ocean science experts from Japan, Singapore, and France, as well as Dutch floating cities architect Rutger de Graaf-van Dinther, who will be featured in upcoming episode 09 [https://www.deepblue.institute/ep09rutgerdgv] of the Blue Economy Primer. Frédéric's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ponsfrederic/]