Bootstraps, a docuseries

During the basic income pilot featured in our docuseries (coming soon), each participant received $1000 per month for 2.5 years. So, we're asking you: Instead of starting at $0, what if you had universal basic income as a foundation to build on? open.substack.com/pub/bootstraps…

If the average person spends approximately 90,000 hours at work, when do you have the chance to explore who you are outside of your job?

A non-exhaustive list of recommendations to learn more about universal basic income (UBI). We even added watch times, so you can better plan out which video(s) to watch during your lunch break. Read more (or should we say watch) at bootstrapstv.com (link in bio)

Should artists get a basic income (i.e. a regular, unconditional cash payment, regardless of their income or employment status)?

While the concept of basic income is ancient, the first major U.S. trials began with the New Jersey Income Maintenance Experiment (1968). Many city-level and large-scale studies continued into the 21st century in the U.S. and internationally. Read more at bootstrapstv.com

If you’re curious, hopeful, or even skeptical of universal basic income (UBI), let’s connect and talk about it!

Online discussions about UBI are filled with many doubting people's ability to spend the money "correctly." What if most people are like you and would seize the opportunity to make positive change in your life? What if most people are good?

Rather than focusing the generalizations of others, we are interested in hearing your perspective on UBI based on your personal story like the people in our upcoming docuseries. 💛 So, what would you do if you had universal basic income as a financial foundation to build on?

What other books should we add to this list? Let us know below. Books you can't miss while learning about basic income (4/4). See more recommendations at bootstrapstv.com (link in bio)

Do you believe Universal Basic Income (UBI) will "pay" people to do nothing?

What do you think retirement would look like if we had Universal Basic Income (UBI)?

Would you still work if you had Universal Basic Income (UBI)?

Which of these would you add to your reading list? Books you can't miss while learning about basic income (3/4). See more recommendations at bootstrapstv.com (link in bio)

If Universal Basic Income (UBI) were to give you more breathing room, what new hobbies or activities would you pursue that currently feel out of reach?

What's a risk you'd be more comfortable taking if universal basic income (UBI) provided a floor of income you could never fall below?

What is your dream job? Does the salary/pay keep you from pursuing it?

Which of these are you adding to your reading list? Books you can't miss while learning about basic income (2/4). See more recommendations at bootstrapstv.com (link in bio)

When you first heard about universal basic income (UBI), what were your initial reactions and thoughts? Maybe it sparked curiosity or maybe it led to skepticism. Were you intrigued by the idea or did you have concerns about its feasibility and impact on the economy?

But what happens after all your bills and debts have been paid? That's where the story gets interesting. 💵 Follow us to explore the what-ifs and stay tuned for the real-life stories from a groundbreaking UBI trial that will be featured in our upcoming docuseries. (2/2)

If you ask someone if they got a regular, unconditional, monthly paycheck, they'll most likely answer something along the lines of "paying bills" or "paying down debt." It's a logical conclusion to make when you're presented with a scenario of having a baseline income. (1/2)