John Danaher, "Should we have a right not to work?"

by | Aug 2, 2014 | Research

John Danaher -IEET

John Danaher -IEET

SUMMARY: Danaher explores Andrew Levine’s argument regarding the right not to work, addressing potential objections as well as the impact of automation and other technological advancements. Whether there exists a right not to work is an important issue in the basic income debate

John Danaher, “Should we have a right not to work?“, Institute for Ethics & Emerging Technologies, 20 July 2014

Thought Infection, "Lay-Offs Should be Good News"

by | Aug 1, 2014 | Research

SUMMARY: The author argues, layoffs are required for companies to efficiently respond to market conditions, but are seen as bad news due to income being contingent on working. Providing a basic income would ameliorate the difficulties laid-off workers suffer while allowing greater efficiency.

ThoughtInfected, “Lay-Offs Should be Good News“, Thought Infection, 20 July 2014