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Futuristic Simulation Finds Self-Driving “Taxibots” Will Eliminate 90% Of Cars, Open Acres Of…
Futuristic Simulation Finds Self-Driving “Taxibots” Will Eliminate 90% Of Cars, Open Acres Of…
A fascinating new simulation finds that self-driving cars will terraform cities
Greg Ferenstein
Apr 24, 2015
Housing
Here’s What San Francisco Looks Like As An Affordable City
Here’s What San Francisco Looks Like As An Affordable City
But, we need ideas on how to build it.
Greg Ferenstein
Dec 11, 2015
Housing
Universal Access To Fulfilling Work Is An Economic Imperative
Universal Access To Fulfilling Work Is An Economic Imperative
There was a time when loving one’s job was a luxury, but now, in the era of automation, I believe it is an economic necessity for most…
Greg Ferenstein
Apr 1, 2018
Report: Why Work Experience Is The Best Workforce Training [Summary, Draft]
Report: Why Work Experience Is The Best Workforce Training [Summary, Draft]
How Gradual Job Transitions Through Skilled Side Work Can Increase Financial Security and Upward Mobility In An Automated Economy [Read the…
Greg Ferenstein
Apr 1, 2018
Job Experience Is The Best Job Training: An Education Reform Agenda On Student Debt, Automated Job…
For more than a millennium, humans have accomplished extraordinary strides in technological advancement and successfully trained each new…
Greg Ferenstein
Mar 4, 2018
Basic Income Feels So Much More Politically Realistic Now
This week, I had the pleasure of attending a conference entirely dedicated to Silicon Valley’s hot new topic, basic income. The CASH…
Greg Ferenstein
Oct 20, 2017
A plan to stop the threat of automation, a big win for California housing and more
The Nabu newsletter covers policy and culture for optimists
Greg Ferenstein
Sep 20, 2017
How Lower Food Prices Can Change Lives And The Course Of Nations (Sponsored)
How Lower Food Prices Can Change Lives And The Course Of Nations (Sponsored)
For millions of citizens, a few hundred dollars is life changing.
Greg Ferenstein
Sep 20, 2017
A Step Towards Guaranteed Income: Analysis Of A Congressional Bill (Updated)
A Step Towards Guaranteed Income: Analysis Of A Congressional Bill (Updated)
A deep-dive into a proposal to overhaul America’s approach to work and welfare
Greg Ferenstein
Sep 13, 2017
A Big Idea To Reduce Partisanship, Save Government Money, And Give Voters A Voice
There seems to be a Grand Canyon-size gap between the need to bridge political divides and actual proposals for how to do it. So, I was…
Greg Ferenstein
Aug 23, 2017
Scenarios On How Gig Work Can Overcome The Problems Of Automation (For Policy and Data Wonks)
Abstract: this post estimates how the average earnings per hour of gig work could make up for hours or wages lost to automation, and…
Greg Ferenstein
Aug 19, 2017
How big is the gig economy?
I am seeking ideas on how to solve the holy grail question of the gig economy: could the rise of contingent work lead to more inclusive…
Greg Ferenstein
Aug 3, 2017
A Tech-Friendly Candidate Proposes An Investment Approach To Welfare
Summary: this post describes Maryland gubernatorial candidate Alec Ross’s proposal for an income share agreement child care credit and how…
Greg Ferenstein
Jul 20, 2017
Hello World
I’ve never seen so much civic enthusiasm in Silicon Valley. The election really inspired nearly everyone I meet in the tech industry to…
Greg Ferenstein
Jul 17, 2017
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