$2,000 a year from Alaska's oil profits helps the Wardwell family pay for their children's college education in a discussion on basic income.
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$2,000 a year from Alaska's oil profits helps the Wardwell family pay for their children's college education in a discussion on basic income.
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Fran Ulmer and her family in Alaska receive a yearly payment from the state's oil profits, which enables them to support their children's college education. Christian Tod's film, *Free Lunch Society*, investigates the concept of unconditional basic income through their experience. The documentary features various trials in the US, Canada, and Namibia, and discusses the 2016 Swiss vote on this economic model. Personal stories intertwine with broader discussions about work and financial security, contributing to the ongoing debate about basic income as a potential solution.
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Why Watch
- Meet the Wardwell family benefiting from Alaska's oil profits.
- Find out about basic income trials in Namibia.
- See the 2016 Swiss vote on unconditional basic income.
Did You Know
- The Wardwell family receives a yearly sum from Alaska's crude oil profits.
- The documentary covers trial systems in the US, Canada, and Namibia.
- Switzerland held a vote on basic income in 2016.
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What is unconditional basic income?
Unconditional basic income is a financial support system where individuals receive a regular, unconditional sum of money from the government, regardless of other income.
What financial support do the Wardwell family receive?
The Wardwell family receives a yearly sum from Alaska's crude oil profits, which helps them fund their children's college education.
What was the outcome of the 2016 vote in Switzerland regarding basic income?
The 2016 vote in Switzerland was a referendum on implementing a basic income system, but it was ultimately rejected by the voters.
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