# State and Society, Part 2

**URL:** <https://www.libertarianism.org/podcasts/excursions/state-and-society-part-2>

**By** George H. Smith

**Published:** August 10, 2016

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George H. Smith explains the meaning of “society” and “institution,” and he discusses the distinction between designed and undesigned institutions.

[Originally published in essay form on December 10, 2013.](https://www.libertarianism.org/columns/state-society-part-2)

_Narrated by Daniel Hyland._