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by danschumann 1464 days ago
In theory... the most satisfying checkbox would take your inner most desire, that you've been trying for the longest time... and when you check the box, it completes the desire. Visually it doesn't matter as much as the function. Like checking something off your bucket list is more satisfying than checking something off the grocery list. I don't know if the visual component is as important as what is actually functionally done. "beware the pleasures of the eyes" As I get older, I am more and more skeptical of people trying to influence my emotions.
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The most satisfying is the checkbox on the site that says “opt in to your UBI”. Happy for it to be the default browser input checkbox with Times New Roman text.
I will agree that the change of not having a automatic stream of income, to having a stream of income, is quite a successful, satisfying feeling. I've not yet done enough simulations and calculations on whether or not UBI or what else is best. At least UBI would be more efficiently spent gov dollars than any other program. Every dollar the government spends is probably about as 10% as effective as just giving the money directly to people, but then it creates jobs, culture, etc. Like I said, I dunno what the perfect mix would be, will do some simulations one day to design the perfect societal/governance policies.. or maybe AI will beat me to it. Optimizing for happiness while reducing unhappiness, without scapegoating... what were we talking about? kinda went on a rant there.