Basic income is a hot topic this year at New York's blockchain week. Join the discussion this evening to learn about four different OpenUBI projects: two cryptocurrencies (Manna and GoodDollar), an independent digital currency (Project Greshm), and a Sybil-resistant decentralized identity system (BrightID). We will kick off at 6:00pm with an introduction to Universal Basic Income (UBI) by our esteemed guest Dr. Michael A. Lewis, Professor of Public Policy at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and co-founder of the US Basic Income Guarantee (USBIG), followed by lightning talks from each project. Later we will begin our panel discussion comparing the opportunities and challenges inherent in different kinds of basic income systems, concluding with an audience Q&A. Joining the panel is Diane Pagen, social worker and policy analyst, representing Basic Income NYC.
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This is a free event. Refreshments will be served.
Can't make it? Check out the livestream here: https://youtu.be/O-1wXJWKCiM Â
The Bushwick Generator is a community-led innovation lab in Brooklyn. It is home to experts and novices in urban tech, blockchain, AI, agriculture, and other industries focused on social impact.
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OpenUBI is an informal community for scholars and activists working on UBI, many of whom favor alternative currencies and decentralized technology. The group has previously held two events in Berlin.
Curious about UBI? Don't miss the North American Basic Income Guarantee (NABIG) annual congress, which will occur on June 15-16 at the Silberman School of Social Work of Hunter College in NYC.
