Communicating UBI to the public - UBI Nordic 2019 conference

Basic Income: “Visions for a Brighter Future” UBI-Nordic 2019 – Oslo, April 5-7 Communicating UBI to the public. 11.15 – 12.30 Parallel Session. April 7. Communicating UBI to the public can be challenging. There is a lack of awareness of what UBI is and what impact it can have on society. Beyond fiscal policy and economic debates, at the core of this issue is what we think jobs should be and ultimately our relationship with money. The UBI debate forces us to question our deepest beliefs about what an individual should do to deserve a minimum living standard, what do we consider meaningful work and what society values in terms of “economic activities”. Furthermore, UBI is framed from widely different perspectives leading to different and sometimes conflicting models. In this session, the speakers will share what challenges they have faced when communicating UBI to new audiences. What are the common questions they encounter and the arguments that are raised against UBI? Chair: Scott Santens Speakers: Ingeborg Eliassen, Sven Egil Omdal, Jenna Van Draanen, Joy Ponader Video recording by Paal Joachim Romdahl.