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‘A Degrowth Perspective on UBI’ – April 18th at 4pm (UK time) "Degrowth has recently undertaken a critical examination of the traditional concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI), recognizing its potential both to support and to diverge from degrowth objectives. This discourse integrates UBI within a broader degrowth framework, alongside complementary concepts such as Universal Basic Services (UBS), local alternative non-speculative exchange systems, maximum income, wealth redistribution, decommodification, commons, and re-embedding the market. This presentation aims to demonstrate how UBI can serve to re-empower individuals and foster citizen participation through deep deliberation on our basic needs and how these can be sustainably, convivially, and enjoyably met. The talk will begin with a brief introduction to degrowth, followed by a detailed discussion on the conditions under which UBI could serve as an effective tool for degrowth initiatives." Link, more info: https://lnkd.in/gfmc6RWa

The need to integrate demands and expectations on what individuals and communities place more value on and what they care about, the importance of making their rights viable and understand how their space configure the sense of identity and belonging, and how this impact in local policies for better outcomes in the urban design. Participate in this interesting debate

We are very excited as we prepare for the WahlheYmat Talks on 🗓️ Wednesday, October 23, starting at 5:30 PM at the 📍Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek PopUp Saal. We'll be tackling a crucial topic with our guests — Mine Nang (Give Something Back to Berlin e.V. ) Kasia Wojcik (Berlin Polyphon) and Philipp von der Wippel (ProjectTogether) —young, talented leaders whose fresh perspectives, knowledge, and positive energy are truly transformative. It's a crucial topic because migration has become the number one social issue in Germany. But often, this focus is driven by fear, making us, newcomers for a projection surface of other problems in life. This reflects the core of our current situation: our city administration, politics, and democratic structures are too outdated to respond effectively to today’s challenges, big or small. So, how can we change this complex system? We see the role of civic society and civic organizations as essential. How can we transform this role? How do we strengthen civic organizations in terms of financial support, human resources, skills, and knowledge? How can we reimagine the relationship between politics and civic society? And how do we integrate the expertise, resources, and efficiency of the business sector into civic society? How can we do things differently? Civic organizations have a unique role in helping citizens to adapt. They can also help us see our lives, our roles, and our connections differently. As Erik Fernholm highlighted at the IDG Summit: What if we stopped viewing life as a journey with a fixed destination? What if life wasn’t a journey at all, but more like music—music we appreciate, music that inspires us to add to it. And adding to music means: dance. The purpose of music isn’t to reach the final note—it’s to dance. Seeing things differently is what ignites change. Please join us on Wednesday to experience the energy of civic society and reflect together on how we can innovate our democracy. Let’s start the discussion right now! Share your thoughts and questions in only 2 minutes here: https://lnkd.in/eKZae4gp Like. Share. Join. - Diverse voices tell the complete truth

Today, we shine the spotlight on an invaluable member our Touchsides family, Nicholas Cuthbertson, as he celebrates a remarkable five-year journey with us! From a fresh master's graduate in physics from Wits, attracted by the innovative work and leadership at Touchsides, to a key developer in our tech team, Nick's journey is a testament to growth, dedication, and innovation. Here's some of Nick’s Favourite moments so far... A Milestone Achievement: Among his numerous accomplishments, Nick cites the 2020 project of rolling out a bespoke algorithm for syncing data across devices for table service in Nigeria as his crowning achievement. This challenge was not only a testament to his problem-solving skills but also his ability to innovate and adapt to the dynamic needs of our clients and markets. Calling Touchsides Home: For Nick, Touchsides is more than a workplace; it's a space that respects and nurtures professional growth while maintaining a delicate balance between challenging work and personal well-being. This environment, which fosters respect and grants him the freedom to explore and innovate, is why he has chosen to continue his journey with us. Building Lasting Friendships: Nick cherishes the fun and endearing moments shared with colleagues who have become more like family, underscoring the supportive and friendly culture at Touchsides. Adventurous Conferences: Connecting with colleagues and serving as the MC at Touchsides' most recent conference has not only been an adventure for Nick but also an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and achievements of the Touchsides' nationwide family. Innovative Feature Implementation: Nick played a pivotal role in implementing the product category screen, offering an infinitely granular view that has added immense value to our users and exemplifies our commitment to continuous improvement and user-centric design. Nick’s journey at Touchsides is a vivid illustration of where passion, dedication, and a supportive work environment can lead. As we celebrate his fifth anniversary, we look forward to many more years of his contributions, innovations, and the continued growth of our Touchsides community. 

We had an exciting, inspiring WahlheYmat Talks on October 23, 2024, at the Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek. Before sharing our takeaways, let’s give a big thank you to our guests: Kasia Wojcik, coordinator of Berlin Polyphon, Mine Nang, Co-Director of Give Something Back to Berlin e.V., and Philipp von der Wippel, Founder and Managing Director of ProjectTogether. Special thanks to Deana Mrkaja for moderating, Lucy Alice Thomas for the small group appreciation activity, Barbara Vid for boosting us and the Mentimeter exercise, Elisa for managing the Talks, Khaled Abdalla for handling the tech, Zina Hmidan for the graphics, Raunaq Malhotra for photographing, all our dedicated WahlheYmat volunteers, and everyone in the audience, especially for the insights from Sigrid Arteaga Marquard, Karen Enriquez Monroy, Nadav Nir, David. Wow - our list of contributors shows how the Talks are growing, with more new elements every time! Here are our top 5 takeaways: ONE THING – The first question asked: If you could change only one thing in today’s democracy, what would it be? Responses included: inclusive and equal participation for everyone, and allowing citizens to decide how 50% of all tax income is distributed. ENERGY – The energy in the room was tangible! When people come together to think about solutions and collaborate, energy flows. The room was filled with civic society leaders—true changemakers. REVERSE – The big question: How can we unleash the full energy of civic society? How can we ignite it as a powerful fuel for change? Can we reverse the current relationship between politics and civic society, where politics assigns tasks and provides minimal funding? Imagine if civic society set the agenda for politics. TENSION – There’s tension in society: What do we think about others, the “unknown”? How do Germans perceive newcomers? How much do newcomers understand about Germans, or even second-generation immigrants? We all carry assumptions and prejudices. How can we listen more closely and reconnect? TOGETHER – Society’s challenges are stacking up. Even East-West unity remains incomplete, with visible rifts rather than cohesion. Now, more newcomers seek participation than the entire population of former East Germany. Our only option is to take responsibility for finding new answers - each of us, one by one.

Conversations: Let’s Talk about Death What does talking about death reveal to us about life and the way we choose to live it? What can we share and learn from each other about different cultural traditions that honour loved ones who have passed? What is the experience like for people who work with matters of death every day? Join us in this informal gathering in a conversation café format to talk about death with like-minded learners. A list of questions similar to the ones asked above will be provided to spark curiosity and stimulate thought-provoking conversations. Participants will meet first in small breakout groups, and then share insights with the larger group. IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend that you visit the ROM exhibition, Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery, before you attend this program. The Museum opens at 10 AM, and your Conversations ticket includes same-day admission to the exhibition. For more information, please visit the ROM website at: https://lnkd.in/gJw9evEp

Today marks the anniversary of the most infamous day in human history - with barely a mention in the media. The day we proved beyond any doubt that not only do we have the ability to create technology that could obliterate all life on the planet - but that we are willing to use it. Let’s hope this collective amnesia does not mean that history will repeat itself. In fact, let’s make sure that it does not. Let’s establish a World Federation that has the power to outlaw war. Forever. Impossible, you say? Not at all. Find out how at https://lnkd.in/gxDKdNdX Continued existence without massive changes to the status quo? That is impossible.

View in browser Dear MeetEU friend , We are happy to invite you to join our next Event: A Long Way to European History Tuesday (24.09) at 17:00 GMT / 19:00 CEST / 20:00 EEST On Zoom Click here to join us on Zoom https://lnkd.in/g8z9dEJj ­ In Brussels, you’ll find the House of European History. Just another museum? Definitely not. It’s a space for exploration and discussion about Europe’s past. Why? Because European history isn’t one single story, but a collection of different perspectives on the past. How can we address these differing views? How do different stories become one? And how do visitors respond to the facts presented there? Constanze Itzel, Director of the House of European History, will offer a behind-the-scenes look at her work. As always, this event is free of charge, conducted in English language and held on zoom. ­ The MeetEU summer break is over Whether you're into discussing with Members of the European Parliament, chatting with EU Experts and Civil Servants, or co-creating policy proposals together with scientists, we have prepared a variety of events for you. Stay tuned! The MeetEU Team is back from summer break and is happy to welcome you to the new weekly event season 2024/2025! On the picture you can see how our co-president used her summer break: hiking in Norway. Read more summer stories on our Instagram channel. More Summer Stories In February 2024, we invited 30 Europeans from all over the continent to co-create event concepts aimed at increasing voting participation in the European Elections. Find out more about the outcomes in our report. (Photo by Monique Ulrich) Read the Report ­ MeetEU relies on you Do you want to support us connecting Europeans across national, generational and political boarders? As a non profit powered by volunteers, we are glad about every little donation helping us to keep this project running. (ko-fi.com) Support our work MeetEU Europe 1a Pl. des Orphelins, 67000, Strasbourg info@meeteu.eu You've received it because you've subscribed to our weekly event invitations. If you have questions on how we use your data, please consult our Privacy Policy or send your questions to dataprotection@meeteu.eu Unsubscribe Mailin

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