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by kuni-toko-tachi
3955 days ago
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This is beyond fantasy. Nearly everyone in America has a smart phone in their pocket more powerful than the most powerful computers of just a few years ago. On that device is all of worlds information, a Google search away. What do people mostly do with this access and power - nothing - Facebook, Reddit, and other distractions. Giving people handouts will not lead to an revolution of art, culture, and businesses... It will lead to sloth, resentment, and failure. Our society already produces enough abundance and opportunity such that any hardworking individual can EARN a life that most people in history could only dream about. |
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Here are some consistent findings across multiple studies[1]:
- Fewer hospitalizations
- Fewer school dropouts
- Decrease in child labor
- Dramatically lower food poverty
- Dramatically lower crime rate
- Dramatically lower child malnutrition rate
- Increase in High School completion rates
- Increase in self-employment and the number of income sources
That last one is the most counter-intuitive. Until you think about it. People become more entrepreneurial when you remove the risk of them falling into poverty if they fail (especially because failure is the norm).
Keep in mind that if you want to live a more luxurious lifestyle, you'll still need to work to get it. This isn't an "everybody is rich" utopia. This is more about eliminating poverty and creating opportunity for everyone.
[1]: https://www.reddit.com/r/BasicIncome/wiki/studies