Srsly Wrong Ep 114 – Universal Basic Outcome
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Jun 7, 2017 Explore the groundbreaking idea of Universal Basic Outcome, a new paradigm offering essential services like housing, healthcare, and education without transactional barriers. Discover the moral arguments behind providing these essentials to everyone and innovative funding ideas beyond traditional taxes. The hosts debate the balance between basic support and incentives, and how investing in human potential can drive economic growth. Plus, envision community hubs that foster lifelong learning and skill-sharing for a more connected society.
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'A Little Help, Huh?' Parody
- They parody a government TV show where viewers vote to grant taxpayer-funded help to individuals.
- The segment illustrates how aid can be gamified and stigmatizing when framed as entertainment.
Guaranteed Basic Outcome vs Basic Income
- Guaranteed Basic Outcome reframes the debate from cash transfers to ensuring essentials are non-transactional.
- It prioritizes direct access to food, housing, healthcare, transit, and internet over commodifying every need.
Funding And Definancializing Essentials
- Fund the program through progressive taxes plus government revenue sources like fees and public enterprises.
- Definancialize core services where possible to reduce ongoing market costs and reliance on cash transfers.
