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Cybersecurity Quote by Guy Standing

“Security is a precious asset. It should be a goal of everyone who genuinely wants to build a good society rather than one that facilitates the aggrandizement of a privileged elite who knowingly gain from the insecurities of others. Wanting others to have what you want takes courage. That is what…” quote by Guy Standing
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““Security is a precious asset. It should be a goal of everyone who genuinely wants to build a good society rather than one that facilitates the aggrandizement of a privileged elite who knowingly gain from the insecurities of others. Wanting others to have what you want takes courage. That is what basic income is about.””

Guy Standing

About This Quote

Source Book: Basic Income: A Radical Proposal for a Free Society, Guy Standing, 2017

Basic income is a societal asset that promotes equality, requiring courage to share resources rather than empower elites.

In simple terms: Basic income promotes equality and requires courage to share wealth.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for policies that distribute wealth fairly.

Themes

equality basic income social justice courage wealth distribution societal asset

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

policy economic social

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • community development
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

economic theory social policy redistributive justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would basic income change in your community?
  • How can societies ensure basic income benefits the vulnerable?
A Different Perspective

Implementation may face political resistance and funding challenges.

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