chaosenhanced
chaosenhanced t1_j6lg6rn wrote
Reply to Private UBI by SantoshiEspada
Hard disagree that UBI requires a divergence from capitalism. Capitalism might be the perfect economic structure for UBI.
People in a post scarcity world would still want to do things that create value for each other and they should be able to make money off of their efforts... Ie... Capitalism.
What doesn't need to happen is anyone worrying about having a safe place to sleep, and food to eat.
My dream is to have government owned commercial properties (but oriented as a town square and transportation hub) that charge 0 rent to owner operated businesses. So people could have their basic needs met by ubi, and if they want to do something they love for extra income, they can.
If I could feed and clothe my family without worry, I'd immediately go back into music production. But I can't, because I can't make enough money and I can't go backwards in my career. I'd like a world where you can pursue your passions, and maybe even make lots of money, without fear of starving if you fail.
chaosenhanced t1_ja8gdfh wrote
Reply to Universal ethics/basic law for all people & global moral education: A new way to sustainability and peace? by fortin1984
Laws are only as effective as the ability to enforce them. I do not support a global government with any means to enforce even these "basic" laws.