Be #ungovernable; Where the Divest movement goes now; and Universal Basic Income

[Helen Dew]

Some excellent links here – including some on Universal Basic Income and others on the sharing economy

 

These articles emphasise the importance of checking the details during this transitional phase of rebalancing the economic and social order – otherwise we could wind up reinforcing the status quo rather than enhancing people power.

 

And this isn’t just about social justice, important thought this undoubtedly is; no, ultimately, it’s about building the capacity of ‘people movements’ to take effective action to address the issues around climate change.

 

Achieving the best possible outcome for present and future generations, and for all planet Earth’s inhabitants could be considered the pinnacle of Social Justice.

 

So, getting things right at the outset matters!

 

Helen Dew

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Subject: Be #ungovernable; Where the Divest movement goes now; and Universal Basic Income

 

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