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RE: Universal Basic Income Is Not in the Constitution
Grant I respect you. One question though. With the current economic system (buy more, take more etc.), how can everyone be a maker? The system as we know it is dependent on consumers. If everyone is making who will consume all this stuff?
I understand where you're coming from. But the "everone be a producer" model is currently unsustainable and now there is a lot of economic disparity. I'm all for 10x and what you teach but I'm just concerned for my brothers and sisters.
With the current shift in tech it will be much easier for UBI or actually getting paid for the work you produce without all the take more buy more schema.
Hey @humanearl, very interesting question you are asking.
I don’t think I can answer it for you, however I can present you with my opinion.
I agree with you there should always be “Consumers” for “Makers” to exist. Basic economy is founded on this principle – “Supply” and “Demand”.
That said, if you become a “Maker” do you then suddenly seize to exist as a “Consumer”?
See, in my opinion we cannot look at it as just a straight swap.
If I for example build my own economy by providing ideas, goods or services other consume, then it does not mean that I suddenly stop consuming myself. I still have to eat. I still need a roof over my head. I still desire entertainment. No matter what economic system, people will always Consume.
However, being non-reliant on any third party for creating your income, allows what I will call “Free consumption” – which all people can achieve. Granted for some it will always be much harder due to circumstances ect.
Then a final thought. It is human nature that only a small percentage will ever dare to be different than the rest. No matter how many courses, seminars or tools – from masters like Grant – most people will always look externally for hope instead of internally. So most people will never live the life they are supposed to.
Not sure if my ramblings make any sense.
Have a blessed day.
You are right in that you will contiune to consume even when you become a "Maker". I think using what you make can definitely help. In other words 'produce to use'. Most people are not producers and consumers they are mostly just consumers.
Makes sense.
Really great answer was thinking the exact same thing!
Everyone is a consumer. But not everyone is a maker.
Yea that's what I was saying