S2 E13 The Freedom Contract - Part 2 on Poverty

Episode discussion topics <ul><li>Knowing what we know and being as capable as we are, providing an equal footing and a set of real opportunities is a moral imperative. </li> <li>We moved off the farm and stopped providing for ourselves in order to build the concrete jungle that enriches the rich. Healthcare and a lifeline to stem hunger and homelessness seem like a fair trade. </li> <li>We need to move towards fair and well-regulated markets to manage the efficient and effective distribution of capital for the betterment of society. </li> </ul> <p>Your hosts: Michael V. Piscitelli and Raymond Wong Jr.</p> More info <ul><li>The planks of the Freedom Contract Platform, "In Pursuit of Happiness" (our draft working name for it). The three parts of this series align to the following: <ul><li>Part 1: Freedom from oppression including equal justice for all, digital ownership rights, state surveillance, and other violence.</li> <li>Part 2: Freedom from poverty including a donut-style economic model with a floor to stand on and a ceiling that protects the earth from greed and excess.</li> <li>Part 3: Freedom from ignorance including the development of skills for lifelong learning and adaptability, to collaborate among different groups of people and achieve a common goal, and the value of civic society and science for the sake of knowledge.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Speaking of donuts! Hot off the presses from Time Magazine: <a href='https://time.com/5930093/amsterdam-doughnut-economics/'>Amsterdam is testing a new model</a> and it looks like a donut! It features a floor and a ceiling based on true costs. We can no longer afford systems that have known "externalities," which is basically lazy thinking.</li> </ul> Learn more and reach out <ul><li>Head to <a href='https://citizendogood.com/category/citizens_prerogative/'>Citizens Prerogative</a> for additional information and log in or sign up to leave a comment. </li> <li>Don't forget to <a href='https://citizendogood.com/join/'>join</a> our free newsletter and get 1