Adventure Quote by Guy Standing
““Leaving aside instrumental reasons for supporting a basic income, the thrill lies in the potential to advance full freedom and social justice, and the values of work and leisure over the dictates of labour and consumption. The times they are a-changin’, sang Bob Dylan. And times do change the chances of success. As Thomas Paine so memorably put it in the introduction to his epochal Common Sense of 1776, ‘Time makes more Converts than Reason.’ For basic income or social dividends, the time is now.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Free Society by Guy Standing, 2017
The quote argues that beyond practical benefits, basic income can unlock true freedom and justice by reshaping work, leisure, and consumption, especially in changing times.
In simple terms: Basic income can free people from labor constraints and promote justice.
Key Takeaway
Embrace basic income now to reshape society.
Themes
freedom
social justice
work
leisure
economics
Mood
optimistic
critical
Type
political
economic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- community organizing
- public budgeting
- social welfare programs
- citizen advocacy
Key Concepts
basic income
social dividend
political change
economic theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies fund basic income sustainably?
- What cultural shifts are needed for acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may face political resistance and fiscal challenges.
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