[Toru Yamamori]
In his post, Christensen inform that a science fiction published in 1967 referred to a basic income. Philip Jose Farmer’s novel Riders of the Purple Wage predicted what will follow after the implementation of a basic income. The novel won Hugo Award.
Bill Christensen, “Time For A Universal Basic Income?.” Science Fiction in the News, October 30, 2014.
Najma Sadeque, “Everyone’s share of the pie” The Nation. October 16, 2014.
SUMMARY: This article introduces the reader to a new French documentary on basic income, and more specifically, on the French Movement for Basic Income. It provides a detailed synopsis of the plot and the main characters. The authors report that the film asks the right questions about how our society could be organized differently.
Language: French
Creations pour un revenue de base, “Un revenue pour la vie [Income for Life]” Revenu de Base. February, 2014.
SUMMARY: This article describes a French infographic that has been developed to explain the concept of basic income in an approachable way. The cartoon explains scenarios where basic income might be needed and offers different perspectives and solutions that are all alternatives to traditional labor market participation.
Language: French
Helene Puglia, “L’idee d’un revenue de base [The idea of basic income]” Revenu de Base. September 15, 2014.
2noame, “Consumer Price Index of Alaska vs. U.S. Before and After Existence of Alaskan Dividend” Imgur. October 27, 2014.
Alec Liu, “What Would Your Do With $2,800 a Month, No Questions Asked?” Motherboard. November 13, 2013.
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