The Fall of Rome all over again? The debasement of truth, the cruelty and moral squalor of many leaders, the corruption of basic institutions — signs of rot were proliferating well before January 6, and they remain, though the horde has _...Read More_

"Medicines should be distributed equitably, but the neediest are seldom at the front of the line."

>"His pitch in the mayoral race is for New York to become the “anti-poverty” city."

>"A new federal criminal indictment against three alleged insurrectionists who plotted their trip to Washington, DC, reveals more about their preparations than was previously known, including their discussing or attending training _...Read More_

[https://apple.news/AU1Rm9r2vQye4jWhRpAmz-A](https://apple.news/AU1Rm9r2vQye4jWhRpAmz-A) >"Christine Jardine, a Scottish politician who represents Edinburgh in the UK parliament, was not a fan of universal basic income before the pandemic hit." _...Read More_

Short summary of a systematic review where researchers analysed various interventions similar to universal basic income. Positive effects included better physical and mental health as well as substantial improvements in education outcomes.

Looks like Andrew Yang was right all along!

First data in from Stockton's basic income program. Most participants still work full or part time and have spent the $500/month on necessities like food and clothes

Interesting proposal to emphasize data ownership and compensate users for their data. This is something Jaron Lanier has been arguing for also. But I’m skeptical this can lead to practical changes or actual money in people’s pockets. We _...Read More_

UBI + [#blockchain](/relevant/new/blockchain) = ✔️♻️🌐

"By providing the working class with the absolute bare minimum, universal basic income becomes doomsday prep for the tech billionaire"

Wondering what will come first, large-scale social upheaval or basic income?