We invited people to respond to the question “What would your life be like if you had a Basic Income?” by creating a portrait of yourself that features your FEET. This could be done by drawing a picture, taking a photograph, making a video, sound recording or any other method you choose.
I have drawn pictures of people’s feet because I see Basic Income as a way of freeing people from the things that restrict their lives and desires. By putting a steady floor beneath them, Basic Income lets them travel in the direction that they want to, instead of being stuck in the same place.
Feet are used as a core symbol in this series to translate restricted steps, and the pent-up desire to move forward that clearly felt in the collected answers
“Basic Income could be one way to save political and social cartoonists career. Finding an uncensored platform to publish daily controversial illustrations with reasonable pay is very challenging! We need to see our daily news and social issues narrated and archived continuously in graphics (like an open novel). As an artist and full-time mum, I feel that we need to keep searching for more fair solutions for artists and families financially”
“My life would be much better if I had Basic income at least can help me balance both family financial status and personal issues too relying on basic salary can't cater for both sides hence leading to poverty”
“Just as a sock warms your feet, income brings you a sense of security, warm food on your table for your family, independence and ability to make decisions, also psychological stability that glows in all aspects of your life.”
“As a coach and consultant my life wouldn't change much as far as I will still be living my values! Balancing between priorities would absolutely be challenging, however not being aware of personal values creates an illusion that we are not fulfilled! Such as wearing this unbrand shoes summer or winter heading to a client meeting, shopping in grocery market , visiting family or just walking to grab a coffee are still fulfilling as I'm doing what I love to do.”
*Head In The Clouds*
If I had a basic income, my feet might not necessarily move. They might root themselves firmly into the ground, while my mind takes flight. I will look up for the first time in a while, and dream of all the things I could do.
“I will take this chance to explore the world and learn about cultures and societies. Also I will work on developing my business, talent and skills”
“بالنسبة لي اجوف انه سلاح ذو حدين. ممكن انه هذي المبلغ يساهم في انه يطلع وايد ناس من
فقر وديون ومشاكل مالية ويعيشه مرتاح البال على الاقل ما يحاتي قوت يومه ويلهمه بان يقوم
بعمل يحبه فبذلك تكون الحرية فيحلق بإبداعه،
وممكن ان يعتمد على المبلغ ويتكاسل وما يسوي اي شي في حياته دام متوفر له مبلغ طول عمره
يعتمد عليه. نفس لما الام تتم تعطي وتعطي وتعطي للولد لين ما يكبر ويصير معتمد عليها وحتى
بعد ما يستلم معاش يصرفه على اتفه الاشياء ويرجع يتسلف منها لانه معاشه كمل وهذي واقع
شفته في حياة اشخاص من حولي فبذلك ذي المبلغ بيسجنه في عالم محدود مايعرف يطلع منه”
“It could be a double-edged sword. This amount of money can contribute to lifting people out of poverty, debts, and financial problems, live with peace of mind, at least without worrying about their basic sustenance, have the freedom to get inspired and and do what each person loves most. Thus, the amount will help a person soar up high in creativity and financial freedom.
But also think that a person who depends on a basic amount can be lazy and achieve less in life. It is like some mothers when they continue paying for their children. These children can grow and become fully dependent on their parent financially. Even if they get a job and received a salary, they can spend it on trivial things. After that, they return to their parent to borrow more money. This is a reality that I have witnessed myself. In this case, this amount can be debilitating; imprisoning a person in a limited world that’s hard to leave.”
“If I get Universal Basic Income, I will do work that increase my individuality potential and do more activities that can help my fellow human beings.”
“I will do what I want to do instead of what I need to do”
التطوير في المجالات الفنية المختلفة منها مجال التصميم والفن بشكل أعمق، وكذلك الحصول على وقت إضافي لعمل أمور مختلفة منها الراحة والاسترخاء وكسر روتين الحياة.
I will develop my self deeply in different fields such as art and design. Also, find time to rest, relaxation and breaking the routine of life.
“To ramble/wander/drift/stroll/stride/saunter/run/hike..... find your way and enjoy getting lost sometimes. UBILIFE would be fantastic adventure.”
“If you are curious about the idea of #UBI or #basicincome or the other names the concept goes by please check out my side project @basicincomevictoriabc which has links to recommend viewing by long standing advocates like Guy Standing, Scott Santens, Rutger Bregman and Evelyn Forget.
I am new to the idea, not wedded to it, and I do make a point to try and read counter arguements.
I have yet to see one of those propose a counter idea that is as progressive and isnt just some form of "Everyone will have to do more of the same, but just worker harder at it" which seems a little like seeing a cliff up ahead and accelerating.
Pilots have been done primarily to show that it can be done to political figures as leaping into an idea that is naturally huge and up front expensive would put off most policy makers. This is it's never happened. Nobody truly knows the reality on the other side, which is why myself and Alex Howlett are subset proponents of the graduated/calibrated model were you start small as a nothing-changes foundation and you build towards the full amount, seeing what effects take place as it goes.”
"You keep on doing what you're doing, you'll keep on getting what you're getting" ~ Les Brown
“If I had UBI I would be able to take the time to do meaningful things that don’t pay me money, like volunteering. I would love to volunteer but find it hard to find the time between working and responsibilities at home. But, if I had always had UBI, I may not have worked in the broad range of jobs that I’ve had which has given me experience in lots of areas whilst I worked towards the career path that I wanted. But maybe I would have still worked in these jobs with UBI, and I might have learned more because I wasn’t worried about income and was focused on what else I can gain from the experience.”
“Basic Income could be one way to save political and social cartoonists career. Finding an uncensored platform to publish daily controversial illustrations with reasonable pay is very challenging! We need to see our daily news and social issues narrated and archived continuously in graphics (like an open novel). As an artist and full-time mum, I feel that we need to keep searching for more fair solutions for artists and families financially”
“ Basic Income can change societies and help in many different departments but mostly importantly it can change lives.”
*Traveling Feet*
If I had a basic income, I would explore the world...
Video here instagram.com/p/CH5kHE9Bbt_
