Will people still work if there’s a UBI in place? A long and pretentious thought experiment UBI and You There are a lot of common objections to the idea of a UBI and I’m going to try and address them over the next little while. This article is my first stab at it. The objection “People won’t work if you give them money for free”. I’m going to examine that idea and see if it holds up to scrutiny. Spoiler alert: not even a little.

Low taxes discourage spending while high taxes encourage it The Lie We All Believe It’s a common refrain today, more from the right than the left, but both are guilty of it. Lower taxes encourage growth. It’s also a lie.

How to Tax More, Get Less, and Increase Revenues at the Same Time A radical look at tax loopholes and higher marginal rates

The Declaration of Reclamation WE THE PEOPLE declare that: When a government forgets its purpose, the people must remember theirs.

Of Loyalty and the Constitution A free nation is held together by others helping each other when in need. In this current state of government, that has not been happening. The Constitution was not written to elevate leaders above criticism. It was written to give ordinary people grounds to resist them when necessary. Loyalty to a single figure is easy. Loyalty to a set of rules, especially when inconvenient, is harder. Ask yourself this plainly: If the same powers were wielded by someone you distrusted, would you still defend them? If the answer is no, then the issue is not ideology. It is power.

I mentioned recently that I was confused by the earnings on Medium, and then they jumped a bit — 10 cents in one day, then they stayed static again for a bit. I don’t know if it’s just what’s happening or if Medium is kind of updating all at once. Either way, I might get a payout this month, but I’m not counting on it.

This is not a post-scarcity piece In 2016, I was teaching IT at Nova Scotia Community College. That was the year AlphaGo came out. Most people didn’t know much about this until the rather breathless headlines started to hit, and even then, it didn’t mean a lot to them. So, another game, kind of like chess, but asian, was now being dominated by computers. Kind of interesting, maybe, but not something to give much thought.

We love spending time at the water parks or the arcade, but when money is tight and its summer time, what do you do? I have found several ideas on how to keep the kids entertained and keep yourself from going stir crazy.

Have you every honored someone due to their occupation? What are some occupations you hold in high regards? How about these mentioned in Legend For "Poeartistry Gold 2 Honoring Craft" Regards, James

Right now, you are looking at your life through a lens you didn't choose. You believe you are seeing a factual reality: you work to get paid, you save to be safe, and you spend to survive. You think this is just "how the world works," as if it were a law of physics like gravity. It isn’t. You are looking at a curated blueprint—a set of architectural plans drawn up by someone else to keep your energy contained in a closed loop.

Right now, you are looking at words on a screen. You believe you are reading a description of the world. You are not. You are looking into a perceived reflection of your mental awareness.

More and more people are recognizing the importance of reducing their environmental footprint and adopting practices that promote long-term ecological balance. But what exactly does sustainable living entail, and how can you get started? At its core, sustainable living is about making choices that minimize harm to the environment. This can involve a wide range of practices, from reducing energy consumption and waste to supporting eco-friendly products and services. One of the most significant areas is reducing your carbon footprint. This can be achieved through simple actions like using public transport, cycling, or walking instead of driving, and opting for energy-efficient appliances. Reducing meat consumption is another impactful change, as livestock farming is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Embracing sustainable living doesn't require a complete overhaul of your lifestyle. Small, incremental changes can collectively make a big difference.

Thoughts on how the Economy can be resurrected from its slow terminal coma by heading into the final frontier to harvest its unlimited resources, and save our homes environment.

Does life grab you by the balls, the tail, the ear? Or can it be a mason jar full of lost marbles? It’s not until they throw the book at you; to understand no one’s reading from script

“Food stamps froze—but the neighbors didn’t. Here’s how your town is stepping in.” When the safety net vanishes, communities still step in — and they’re doing just that.

Reality of a different perspective Do you ever look at the faces of people on the street? Do you ever wonder how they got there or who they were before they ended up there? Imagine if it were you.

Luna loved helping her mom on their small farm, but when their crops began dying one summer, she used an AI app she built at school to find the cause. The AI discovered the plants weren’t getting enough water at night, so Luna set up smart sprinklers that the AI controlled. The farm soon flourished again, and Luna improved the AI to predict weather and suggest which crops to plant where. Her farm became the most efficient in the valley, inspiring others to use technology too. By autumn, Luna realized that AI wasn’t just a tool—it was a true partner in helping nature and people thrive together.

Jesus Christ has been working very hard on making out all of his rewards. You might be surprised to see this devaic use of the economy; courtesy of Jesus Christ

Here's another entry of mine about struggling to find jobs and the consequences that come along with it. Enjoy!

Here's a little entry that I think we all can relate to on how to make some money in such an unforgiving environment and economy.