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The second half of our outside experiment. This was the episode we recorded right after the park canvasing we did in Episode 60.
Imagine a world where the economically disadvantaged are the first to be supported in times of crisis, not the last. Where instead of bailing out the wealthy, bailouts work from the bottom up. This is the concept we're examining in our latest episode, challenging the status quo and discussing what this might look like in practice. We look at the potential effects of this approach on different sectors, including commercial real estate, and discuss incentives to get employees back to the office post-pandemic, like free commute money and wage increases.
But who really are the 'bottom?' And how can we prevent the wealthy from exploiting these crises for personal gain? We wade into these murky waters, discussing the potential benefits of laws like the Bottom Out Bailout Act and how it could impact everyday people. Our exploration of disaster capitalism will make you rethink the way we handle crises, and consider how unions, universal healthcare, and widespread access to education could contribute to a more resilient system.
Taking the concept of bottom-up bailouts further, we analyze the potential impacts on economic resilience. We debate how a shift in our approach to bailouts could incentivize economic growth and provide broader protection in times of crises. As we scrutinize the current system that often leaves the majority with little to no support, we question the consequences of bailouts for the wealthy and how this could lead to improved decision-making in the future. Join us for this thought-provoking discussion. Change is possible, but only if we dare to imagine it.
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Comments? Feedback? Questions? Solutions? Message us! We will do a mailbag episode.
Email: [email protected]
Adam: @ajbraus - [email protected]
Scot: @scotmaupin
adambraus.com (Link to Adam's projects and books)
The Perfect Show (Scot's solo podcast)
The Numey (inflation-free currency)
Thanks to Jonah Burns for the SFM music.
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The second half of our outside experiment. This was the episode we recorded right after the park canvasing we did in Episode 60.
Imagine a world where the economically disadvantaged are the first to be supported in times of crisis, not the last. Where instead of bailing out the wealthy, bailouts work from the bottom up. This is the concept we're examining in our latest episode, challenging the status quo and discussing what this might look like in practice. We look at the potential effects of this approach on different sectors, including commercial real estate, and discuss incentives to get employees back to the office post-pandemic, like free commute money and wage increases.
But who really are the 'bottom?' And how can we prevent the wealthy from exploiting these crises for personal gain? We wade into these murky waters, discussing the potential benefits of laws like the Bottom Out Bailout Act and how it could impact everyday people. Our exploration of disaster capitalism will make you rethink the way we handle crises, and consider how unions, universal healthcare, and widespread access to education could contribute to a more resilient system.
Taking the concept of bottom-up bailouts further, we analyze the potential impacts on economic resilience. We debate how a shift in our approach to bailouts could incentivize economic growth and provide broader protection in times of crises. As we scrutinize the current system that often leaves the majority with little to no support, we question the consequences of bailouts for the wealthy and how this could lead to improved decision-making in the future. Join us for this thought-provoking discussion. Change is possible, but only if we dare to imagine it.
Help these new solutions spread by ...
- Subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts
- Leaving a 5-star review
- Sharing your favorite solution with your friends and network (this makes a BIG difference)
Comments? Feedback? Questions? Solutions? Message us! We will do a mailbag episode.
Email: [email protected]
Adam: @ajbraus - [email protected]
Scot: @scotmaupin
adambraus.com (Link to Adam's projects and books)
The Perfect Show (Scot's solo podcast)
The Numey (inflation-free currency)
Thanks to Jonah Burns for the SFM music.