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Canada finally reveals the results of its universal basic income experiment (ecency.com)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/canada@lemmy.ca
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[+] -9 points 1 year ago (5 children)

No, they're supposed to adapt and overcome. Just like any other time in history when things are tougher. And if you think this is a tough time you havent studied our history well. The Dirty 30's, the Great Depressions, the first and second World Wars, even the Cold War Era was much more difficult. This doesnt even compare.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    The difference between now and the past is that our current world already produces enough of everything to be post-scarcity.

    We produce enough food for 10+ billion people, so anyone going hungry anywhere is a policy failure. We have technology and materials to give everyone shelter, so anyone being homeless is a policy failure. We produce so much disposable clothes and electronics devices and other stuff that it is literally thrown away unsold in the desert.

    There is absolutely no reason for people to have to toughen up, just to have access to basic human necessities.

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  • [–] -1 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    The poor will always be among you. Even the Bible says that. And if you live in Canada you will be able to access many different gov and charitable programs for support. There is no lack of provision for necessities only lack of knowledge about where and how to access them. The US is a different story.

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