Republican lawmakers from five states are seeking to ban guaranteed basic-income programs, citing costs for taxpayers.
  • flatbieldEnglish
    4•9 months ago

    Nicely put. I just cannot tell if that is how you feel or your just channeling.

    For me, I am divided. On one hand people do nothing unless motivated and needing basic necessities is a powerful motivator. On the other, I am curious as to the most cost effective approach. Plus I would much rather spend money on people getting along then police and armies.

    Edit: Just thinking, maybe call me a libertarian socialist. Maybe that is why I am always confused.

    • adderalineEnglish
      9•9 months ago

      people do nothing unless motivated

      this is an assumption worth challenging. the evidence suggests, in fact, that people are almost always doing things!

      • flatbieldEnglish
        1•9 months ago

        It is an interesting question. That is, the question if what motivates people to be productive. I think it varies widely.

        • @gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          5•9 months ago

          the question if what motivates people to be productive. I think it varies widely.

          That is accurate, but does not mean that basic survival should be that motivation.