Tom Pogson
@basicbc.bsky.social
Musician, writer, and Basic Income Victoria BC Guy who knows the abundance of a better world IS possible.
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As explained by Guy Standing in many of his talks including this one with Yanis Varofakis:
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Guy Standing & Yanis Varoufakis on Basic Income [ in English, ελληνικοί υπότιτλοι ]
YouTube video by mέta — Centre for Postcapitalist Civilisation
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November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
As explained by Guy Standing in many of his talks including this one with Yanis Varofakis:
youtu.be/iweLU5aVKrk?...
youtu.be/iweLU5aVKrk?...
This thread though is just one example of how interesting the overall subject is. Its like Lord of the Rings where you have this simple little motor of an idea but it then connects out to these multiple related philosophical, historical, economic and social venues..
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Talk - Peter Linebaugh - Magna Carta and the Commons
YouTube video by talkingsticktv
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November 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This thread though is just one example of how interesting the overall subject is. Its like Lord of the Rings where you have this simple little motor of an idea but it then connects out to these multiple related philosophical, historical, economic and social venues..
youtu.be/1P0fdwRNRbQ?...
youtu.be/1P0fdwRNRbQ?...
My take involving a certain famous English rogue. 🏹
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Here, we are kings. Robin Hood, Carta Foresta and UBI.
World’s first known wealth tax and UBI supporter I joke with the caption to some extent. Robbing the rich and giving to the poor isn’t as basic income as some commentators would claim. …
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November 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
My take involving a certain famous English rogue. 🏹
basicbc.wordpress.com/2023/04/11/h...
basicbc.wordpress.com/2023/04/11/h...
They demanded a Guaranteed Adequate Income (GAI), which anticipated today’s universal basic income (UBI) dialogue, pushing for unconditional, needs-based financial support.
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Mothering as Resistance: The Legacy of Johnnie Tillmon — Black Women Radicals
From her roots as the daughter of sharecroppers to her leadership in the welfare rights movement, Johnnie Tillmon redefined feminism through the lens of Black motherhood, economic justice, and politic...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
They demanded a Guaranteed Adequate Income (GAI), which anticipated today’s universal basic income (UBI) dialogue, pushing for unconditional, needs-based financial support.
www.blackwomenradicals.com/blog-feed/mo...
www.blackwomenradicals.com/blog-feed/mo...
