Natalia Herbst’s Post

PART 2 BUILD A STRONGER SAFETY NET As technology reduces the number of hours people need to work, we should explore ideas like universal basic income and guaranteed income that give people who don’t have paid work the time and space to find a new purpose. We should also look into a shorter work week so more people experience the dignity that comes with work. Evidence shows that these measures don’t disincentivize work. To the contrary they allow people with more constrained resources to spend more time with their families and communities strengthening social networks and capital; gives them the possibility of seeking training that will allow them to access better paid jobs; and provides a cuahion to seek better employment.