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''UBI will create dependency and enslavement.'' No — bullshit jobs already trap millions in meaningless routines just to survive. UBI is the opposite; it creates a stable financial foundation, restoring freedom, dignity and opportunities for everyone, not just the lucky few.

submitted 2 days ago • 2 comments

By providing basic resources through UBI and unconditional cash transfers, we unlock human potential and provide dignity, autonomy, and opportunity to millions of individuals and communities. This turn simulates local economies and creates a foundation for equity and prosperity for everyone.

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

Poverty is not a lack of willpower; it is a lack of resources and opportunities created by a system that erects barriers to benefit a few. Through UBI, we break them down, enabling millions of marginalised individuals and communities to improve their wellbeing and the economy.

submitted 76 days ago • 3 comments

Opportunity exists to kill 3 birds with one stone; poverty, inequality and climate change can be solved by UBI and unconditional cash transfers. And this is not the end; other underlying and intertwined problems, like crime, malnutrition, homelessness, etc., will in the process also be solved

submitted 10 days ago • 2 comments

We need UBI.

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

It's inevitable whole industries and jobs will be shaken up as a result of tech. It's a good thing and an opportunity since it will free up people to pursue more meaningful, creative and impactful work to further enrich our lives. But they don't have to do it hungry and homeless. They will need UBI.

submitted 13 days ago • 0 comments

Great article; demonstrates unconditional cash transfers are cost-effective compared to complex aid programmes, and moreover, they provide significant improvement in individual and community wellbeing while offering both flexibility and dignity. voxdev.org/topic/social...

submitted 14 days ago • 0 comments

Evidence from research and 160 pilots conducted all over the world proves direct unconditional cash transfers are efficient and effective in reducing poverty and inequality It's not just about proving basics it's also about enabling individuals and communities to access dignity, hope and autonomy.

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

UBI is simple and direct. Unlike regular aid programs that pick who gets help based on specific rules and criteria, UBI is provided to everyone with no strings attached. Whether you're working or not, rich or poor, everyone deserves access to dignity, hope and basic resources.

submitted 17 days ago • 4 comments

Time to get our heads out of the sand and act. UBI NOW!

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

Poverty is lack of resources, not lack of will. Everywhere, people are being forced into poverty due to political, economic and climate reasons, denying millions basic dignity and opportunity. solution lies in UBI bringing resources closer to the ground, directly investing in people and communities

submitted 24 days ago • 1 comment

Let's not bury our heads in sand and pretend the solution to poverty and inequality isn't directly in front of us. Everyone deserves equal access to dignity, opportunity and BASIC resources. It's time we stopped pretending and started demanding UBI.

submitted 21 days ago • 2 comments

Poverty is lack of resources, not lack of will. Everywhere, people are being forced into poverty due to political, economic and climate reasons, denying millions basic dignity and opportunity. solution lies in UBI bringing resources closer to the ground, directly investing in people and communities

submitted 24 days ago • 1 comment

Agreed! Everyone deserves the basic resources and opportunity to unlock their full potential. UBI will empower artists, scientists, and everyday people to dedicate themselves to their dreams and crafts, leading to an explosion of wealth in creativity, ideas and inventions.

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

UBI creates dependency; no, bullshit jobs create dependency. Basic income offers dignity, hope and opportunity.

submitted 31 days ago • 1 comment

Charity in most cases is demeaning and insufficient, a temporary fix that doesn't solve poverty and inequality. On the other hand, UBI promotes dignity and abundance in a world that has enough resources and opportunities for everyone to access with security and freedom.

submitted 31 days ago • 1 comment

We're extracting resources at 1.7x the Earth’s regeneration rate. Oil drilling, deforestation, and soil degradation lead to climate change. Solutions lie in unconditional cash transfers assisting communities to invest in sustainable farming, clean energy, and resilience.

submitted 31 days ago • 1 comment

Africa faces a triple crisis of poverty, climate change & underdevelopment rooted in centuries of extraction & exploitation. There is a need for resource injection to people & communities through unconditional cash transfers to build resilience and local-led sustainable solutions.

submitted 33 days ago • 3 comments

Recently did an interview with Forward Future about universal basic income that was published in two parts. Here's both together as one. I think it works well as a solid overview of UBI.

submitted 34 days ago • 1 comment

Globally women do 76% of unpaid care work; in Kenya women spend 4-5 hrs daily. We need to implement policies like UBI that will support and compensate all workers who take care of us and others in our communities. Happy Labour Day!

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

It's unfortunate millions are denied dignity by being forced to live in poverty and struggle daily just to survive. The planet is abundantly rich with resources and opportunities capable of supporting everyone; the only thing lacking is proper distribution of resources and UBI.

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

I truly believe we are never going to reach reproductive equity without some form of UBI. When women are economically punished for having children, there will always be a mechanism to control us (which I understand is certain people’s ideal situation - we should get rid of those people)

submitted 38 days ago • 0 comments

UBI isn't a handout; it's a tool for economic justice and social protection. It's also an investment in human potential that enables millions of individuals and whole communities to escape poverty and create wealth, in turn boosting economies and reducing inequality. It's a win-win.

submitted 38 days ago • 2 comments

submitted 40 days ago • 0 comments

The biggest ever unconditional cash transfer just went out via GiveDirectly. Proof that you can trust people to make the right choices when it comes to their basic needs. No red tape, no mismatched projects-just dignity, agency and impact

submitted 41 days ago • 0 comments

Positive effects of basic income are not just individual; they ripple through families, communities, and entire societies. Imagine UBI on a national scale: people more engaged with their families and, most of all, more productive in their work. It's a guaranteed win-win for everyone.

submitted 43 days ago • 1 comment

Every groundbreaking idea arises from a need, a challenge in need of a solution. UBI is no different. It may face objections and criticism today, but history teaches us that great ideas, however resisted at first, ultimately overcome and improve the lives of billions.

submitted 44 days ago • 0 comments

Basic needs—food, shelter, and healthcare—the foundation of a dignified life. Yet, many struggle to access them. UBI is a means of providing these essential resources. It's about providing everyone a solid foundation and eliminating the barriers that keep people dependent. time for UBI is now.

submitted 49 days ago • 1 comment

TAX WEALTH. Do universal basic income.

submitted 50 days ago • 7 comments

Poverty and inequality wouldn't exist if everyone paid their fair share. UBI is not charity; it's EQUITY.

submitted 50 days ago • 1 comment

Financial anxieties about basic needs like rent, food and healthcare are a huge burden, impacting the morale and productivity of workers. UBI provides a safety net, alleviating stress and worries and creating a more productive and engaged workforce. It's a win-win for both employers and employees.

submitted 50 days ago • 1 comment

"There is strong evidence of a causal association between growing inequality and the rise of populist authoritarian movements... The one thing that can stop the rise of the far right is the one thing mainstream parties are currently not prepared to deliver: greater equality." TAX WEALTH. DO UBI.

submitted 53 days ago • 11 comments

UBI is simple and direct. Unlike regular aid programs that pick who gets help based on specific rules and criteria, UBI provides to everyone with no strings attached. Whether you're working or not, rich or poor, everyone deserves access to dignity and autonomy.

submitted 56 days ago • 1 comment

Pilots all over the world are demonstrating the same thing: UBI improves the economic stability and the overall well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Basic income isn't just an idea-it's a proven solution to poverty and inequality!

submitted 57 days ago • 0 comments

Chicago's Cook Cook Country Guaranteed Income initiative sounds like it's landed with real success- providing economic stability to 3,000 participants in a recent pilot study Love to see it zurl.co/mMw1P

submitted 57 days ago • 0 comments

Poverty and inequality are standing between us and an abundant future. The goal right now should not be creating more millionaires or billionaires; rather, it should be providing everyone with the resources and opportunities they need to contribute to the greater economy. The goal is UBI.

submitted 57 days ago • 1 comment

We cannot accept a future defined by scarcity. UBI is a path where every individual and community is free from lack. Opportunity and productivity are increased, and everyone has the capacity to contribute to the general economy. The time to build that future is now!

submitted 58 days ago • 1 comment

Sam Altman proposed a UBI in the form of a dividend from land rents and the largest companies' shares, invested in an sovereign wealth fund. In his words, "the best way to improve capitalism is to enable everyone to benefit from it directly as an equity owner".

submitted 66 days ago • 1 comment

While it would be nice to get filthy rich, buy a yacht, sail across the world, and eat $200 USD meals flown from halfway across the world, most people are not even dreaming about it; most people just want to get by and not worry about rent, food, and medical; most people just want UBI.

submitted 68 days ago • 0 comments