## On the same page This manifesto presents the only [[Universal Basic Income (UBI)]] model that is financially viable, and I, Andrea Doria, am its author. You might be thinking, "UBI is not feasible." I anticipate such skepticism because I share it, with one important distinction: government-sponsored UBI is ineffective. I concur that a UBI funded by the government is doomed to fail. Now that we've addressed this, let us explore the sole UBI approach that holds potential. ## Renewable resource Let's cut to the chase. This UBI is linked to the only resource that has been replenishing daily since humans have existed: [[Time]]. Think about it. No human has ever experienced a day with a duration of time different from others. Some civilizations divided the day into parts other than the 24 hours we use now, but practically every human being who has ever existed knew what midday meant: It's when the sun is perpendicularly above our heads. And the next day, it will be there again. This is the only certainty we have. We know that we will die, of course, but we don't know when. However, we know exactly when the sun will be once again above our heads—exactly 24 hours later. This is our [[24 hours time-based Universal Basic Income (UBI)]]: 24 hours made of 60 minutes each, made of 60 seconds each. ## Why not money Let's keep this brief: Money is artificial, its scarcity or abundance varies among individuals due to numerous factors, and it exists in various denominations and formats. Furthermore, it influences our psychology, fostering attachment. Those who are attached to money oppose the idea of a government increasing taxes to fund a UBI for the financially disadvantaged. That concludes the discussion. ## Abundance: Time Is a Gift This UBI is credited every day at midnight to your [[Current Account]], based on your chosen time zone. You have 24 hours to utilize. Whatever is spent is transferred to someone's [[Savings Account]]. What remains unspent is eliminated at 23:59:59. One second later, your [[Current Account]] is replenished with 24 brand new hours for you to utilize. Simple. ## Security: An Old Paradigm This paradigm shift may leave you puzzled. In a UBI system where the currency is freely and daily provided, security becomes less about paranoia. We've been conditioned to see security as essential, willingly ceding control over our safety to institutions and organizations. Imagine a world devoid of usernames and passwords; it was once beyond my grasp, but now it isn't. Embrace this revolution. We're not just changing the world; we're transforming the human mindset. ## Profit: The Inception of All Ideas It's likely that every idea you've encountered this week, month, or year had profit embedded in its inception. Nowadays, ideas are seldom conceived without a monetization plan. However, this UBI is an exception—it's free of charge. From life-saving medicines to groundbreaking technological innovations, profit is often a primary motivator. Profit isn't inherently bad; it generates wealth and, for some, happiness. But the philosophical shift we propose is this: you'll never have to worry about basic needs again. You have time. ## Interlude: Don't Judge Yet Resist the urge to find reasons this won't work. Keep an open mind and continue reading. The full picture has yet to be revealed. ## Inbuilt Social Score The concept of a Social Score with capital letters is daunting, reminiscent of government schemes to monitor and control behavior. Our UBI's social score is different. It's a simple system to gauge behavior, allowing others to decide if they want to interact with you, and vice versa. When transferring Time, you have the option between [[🟦 Blue Time (BT)]] and [[🟥 Red Time (RT)]]. This system allows you to influence the nature of the time in someone's [[Savings Account]] through a simple slider. This enables users, especially service providers or sellers, to choose their clients based on the type of Time they offer—Blue, Red, or both. Over time, we'll naturally sort ourselves, free from deceit or manipulation. The resource is abundant; minor cheats won't impact the system significantly. ## Decentralized: But Not on Blockchain Our UBI ledger can be hosted on any device, requiring no comprehensive blockchains, miners, or validators. Financial incentives are irrelevant in this system. It's a user-hosted, decentralized dynamic ledger without the need for app downloads, account creations, data hosting on clouds, or agreeing to cumbersome terms of use and privacy policies. ## Break Down the System Consider the personal data you divulge to send $10 to someone like Alice through conventional banking. The process involves authentication via phone, possibly using face recognition or an OTP, linked to a line activated with your passport. You log into an app, approved by a bank that has verified your identity, employment, and address. Proving your address might involve submitting a utility bill. If renting, you've disclosed extensive personal information to agents, landlords, and authorities. Employment verification requires educational certificates, potentially authenticated by your embassy if you're in a non-native English-speaking country. Banks perform KYC and AML checks before you can even use their app to make a transfer. This exhaustive process, just to send $10, highlights the inefficiencies of our current system. Let's dismantle this flawed system.