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Ireland plans to make a $1,500 a month basic income for artists permanent (www.businessinsider.com)
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[–] 40 points 1 year ago

In an unmarked envelope of cash. Just like business insider’s article shows.

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    [–] 14 points 1 year ago

    At least Ireland is doing some good shit in this hellhole of a world

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    [–] 7 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    doubt it will ever actually happen, our goverment sucks and hates us

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    • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (4 children)

    Even the soviets checked if the art was any good first.

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  • [–] 12 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

    And who decides what "good" art is? That's completely subjective!

    Also basic income should be universal, instead of restricting it more.

    If someone wants to live as a failed artist on basic income: let them. Perhaps they even find an art form that they like if they have enough time to figure it out.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    Why would anyone do anything if they were paid to do nothing?

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    Passion, wanting more money, actually liking the job you do, being recognized for your work, helping people

    The main one probably is still "wanting more money". UBI doesn't stop you from working and earning money: it just doesn't force you to do it.

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    • [+] -6 points 1 year ago (7 children)

    It would be very interesting if any other income were prohibited under threat of imprisonment. It would be a good experiment.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (6 children)

    Do you mean income from sources other than their art? Or any income at all?

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  • [–] -5 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    Any income at all. It would make everything easier and more fun.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    What would be fun about restricting people to 1500 a month because they choose to pursue art?

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  • [–] -4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    That can be the most significant and big happening of last decades. And of course it's fun.

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