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@makeinplace I've been exploring similar ideas around rethinking the product lifecycle in a post growth economy. By prioritizing sustainability and circularity, we can create systems that meet real needs without perpetuating waste. Check out my latest blog post for more thoughts on this:

eduzen.bearblog.dev/rethinking

Excited to see the work being done at @makeinplace and looking forward to contributing to the open knowledge bank!

educationZENRethinking the Product Lifecycle: How Post-Growth Economics Can Enable a Viable UBI In a post-growth economy, the traditional product lifecycle is reimagined to prioritize sustainability and circularity. This new approach encourages compa...
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@jhaue he wants ideas? He asking the wrong people; they already at top of food chain.

My ideas:
1. Dental into Medicare.
2. Get rid of negative gearing for > 2 houses, but better yet, no negative gearing as housing should not be an investment.
3. Rewrite taxation, and capture all businesses paying $0 - about 700 of them
4. Proper environmental laws.
5. Proper resources rental tax.
6. #UBI at living wage level for everyone.

These just for starters.

More positive outcomes as part of the Irish #UniversalBasicIncome project 🥳

"recipients who received #money from the program reported more stability and “significantly reduced” #FinancialStress"

Participating in the pilot program also allowed artists to re-prioritize how they spend their time and what they choose to focus on. 'The opportunity to focus more on their specific creative interests opened new possibilities and career trajectories' "

businessinsider.com/ireland-ar

Business Insider · Artists say a $1,500 monthly basic income pilot improved their workBy Lauren Edmonds

Today in The Medium Newsletter, featured stories include:

• The case for #UniversalBasicIncome (#UBI), with @katiejgln and Ashraff Hathibelagal

• Parasocial relationships with #podcasters, with Colin Myers

• From attention-starved child to professional chef, with Abbey Wade

• What zebra stripes can teach us about #AI, with Marina Tosic

medium.com/blog/universal-basi

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🕊️ How do we create your future, where 🌆 people have public conversations that glow with romance, joy, & respect? Nonviolent communication 💬 will be taught in schools, recovery, & everyday life. Maybe I wrote a letter to the school board 📩? 😄 What can I do to share this vision with local organizations & normalize kindness, curiosity, & connection? 💖 Does it happen after someone like me dares to ask for it... #NonViolentCommunication #ClimateRecovery #2SLGBTQIA #UBI #LoveIsRadical 🫶📚🗣️🌍

By Voting for Democrats, We Make Our Lives Better!

New Mexico’s recreational marijuana tax is funding a basic income program for vulnerable families.

The program provides $750 monthly payments to 80 families in two districts where students struggle with low academic performance, as well as financial counseling to the families
#news #newmexico #ubi #voting #vote #election #elections #democracy #Democrats

businessinsider.com/albuquerqu

Business Insider · A marijuana tax is funding a basic income program in New MexicoBy Kenneth Niemeyer

#AI is swiftly replacing entry level jobs, warehouse and factory workers. Soon, there won't be many #jobs left for #humans to do.

How will you feed yourself? How will you house yourself? How will you live?

Keep calling your representatives, keep voting for #UBI #policy and keep spreading the word because the last word is not spoken yet.

You have the #power to bring about #change 🤓

businessinsider.com/trump-ai-c

Business Insider · Trump AI czar on universal basic income: 'It's not going to happen"By Lauren Edmonds