▲ 284 ▼ Living to 120 is becoming an imaginable prospect (www.economist.com) submitted 3 years ago by L4s@lemmy.world [M, B] to c/technology@lemmy.world 171 comments fedilink hide all child comments Living to 120 is becoming an imaginable prospect::undefined
[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 7 points 3 years ago (2 children) Universal basic income. Make work optional. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] brunofin@lemm.ee 0 points 3 years ago (1 child) If work is optional then who is paying that income? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 10 points 3 years ago I would advise to look up some information yourself. You can either read about the pilots and their results or find a video if you prefer that format. And these final things to consider: optional != won't be done work isn't just one definition: housework is unpaid for example but it is still work UBI doesn't mean all expenses are paid for, it's "basic" - luxury goods like iPhones aren't "basic" it's a complex issue, inform yourself with pro and contra sources permalink fedilink source parent
[–] brunofin@lemm.ee 0 points 3 years ago (1 child) If work is optional then who is paying that income? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 10 points 3 years ago I would advise to look up some information yourself. You can either read about the pilots and their results or find a video if you prefer that format. And these final things to consider: optional != won't be done work isn't just one definition: housework is unpaid for example but it is still work UBI doesn't mean all expenses are paid for, it's "basic" - luxury goods like iPhones aren't "basic" it's a complex issue, inform yourself with pro and contra sources permalink fedilink source parent
[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 10 points 3 years ago I would advise to look up some information yourself. You can either read about the pilots and their results or find a video if you prefer that format. And these final things to consider: optional != won't be done work isn't just one definition: housework is unpaid for example but it is still work UBI doesn't mean all expenses are paid for, it's "basic" - luxury goods like iPhones aren't "basic" it's a complex issue, inform yourself with pro and contra sources permalink fedilink source parent