The PLANDEMIC of 2019 was devised to clear the highways and byways so they could get their equipment set up and in place for their REVOLUTION. It also gave them access to YOUR BODY. In the mad rush to bring forth the “VACCINE” speedily, all rules/prohibitions/protections were removed. They were given cart blanch to mess with YOUR DNA and to insert the “particles” that turned YOU into a computer. ROBOTS of a sort. Whether you know it or not you are now programmable. YOU are CONNECTED. You SMARTY PANTS you.
COVID-19 lockdowns may be gradually easing, but anxiety about the world’s social and economic prospects is only intensifying. There is good reason to worry: a sharp economic downturn has already begun, and we could be facing the worst depression since the 1930s. But, while this outcome is likely, it is not unavoidable.
To achieve a better outcome, the world must act jointly and swiftly to revamp all aspects of our societies and economies, from education to social contracts and working conditions. Every country, from the United States to China, must participate, and every industry, from oil and gas to tech, must be transformed. In short, we need a “Great Reset” of capitalism.
Health They declared this on CINCO DE MAYO… MAY 5, (May =5 so on 5 5) and (2023 can be written as 2 x 2+3 or 2 x 5 or 5 5) Remember that 5 = DEATH
The head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has declared “with great hope” an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency, stressing that it does not mean the disease is no longer a global threat. Source What kind of double-talk is that?
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Dock Workers Strike Exposed!
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The dockworkers striking up and down the East Coast are, culturally and geographically, a world apart from the Hollywood actors and writers who staged a four-month walkout last year. But their protests share a common core principle: They don’t want bots taking their jobs.
It’s a fight you can expect to see playing out a lot more as advanced automation and AI creep into virtually every workforce.
Here’s the deal: The East Coast port strike is getting a lot of attention for its potential disruption to the economy — which is precisely the point. Longshore work can be grueling, and the people working at ports are vital to getting all of the stuff we want to buy onto store shelves. No dockworkers means no bananas (or whatever), which means no profits for the companies that produce and ship them.
The strike that began early Tuesday is about two main issues: wages and automation. Around the ports, workers can be seen wearing signs that read “robots don’t pay taxes” and “automation hurts families.”
They’re fighting a trend that port operators largely want to see accelerate: more cranes and driverless trucks shuttling goods from container ships, with fewer humans around demanding compensation.
Of course, the economics of automation aren’t so simple. While research shows automation has obvious benefits, like lower operating costs and fewer human-related errors, port automation does not, on its own, significantly improve performance, according to a 2018 McKinsey report.
Automated ports “are generally less productive than their conventional counterparts,” and the return on their significant capital investments falls short of the industry norm, according to industry leaders surveyed by McKinsey. (The report does note, however, that “careful planning and management” can overcome those challenges.)
Still, automation is clearly a trend, and US shipping executives seem to be eyeing modern ports in China, Singapore and Europe with envy.
“The rest of the world is looking down on us because we’re fighting automation,” said Dennis Daggett, executive vice president of the International Longshoremen’s Association, outside the Port of New York and New Jersey Tuesday morning. “Remember that this industry, this union has always adapted to innovation. But we will never adapt to robots taking our jobs.”
The dockworkers’ concerns are legit.
Automation won’t end the need for human labor completely, but it will significantly reduce the number of bodies needed on payroll, just as it has done in many industries, including auto manufacturing and mining. One report from the Economic Roundtable found that automation eliminated 572 full-time roles at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles in 2020 and 2021.
The longshoremen’s union is demanding a $5-an-hour increase in pay in each of the six years over the course of the next contract and “airtight” language that the ports won’t introduce automation “or semi-automation.”
The displacement of automation is a familiar trope in the history of blue-collar work, and it became a central sticking point in last year’s Hollywood strikes as actors and writers try to protect their creative work from being duplicated by artificial intelligence.
But automation anxiety is rapidly spilling over into office work, where managers are adopting AI in the hopes of replacing human work or amplifying production.
Over the summer, a survey of large US firms found that more than 60% plan to use AI within the next year to automate tasks previously done by employees.
Sameera Fazili, former deputy director of the National Economic Council in the Biden administration, said workers largely aren’t saying “no” to all automation but rather that they want a voice in shaping how it becomes part of the workplace. And that anxiety is part of what’s driving growing interest in labor organizing.
“This is all happening in an environment where, it’s not like CEOs and shareholders are losing — they can keep getting compensated … all of the the risk is being borne by other workers and the company,” Fazili told me. “And I think it’s interesting that people are saying ‘no’ more and trying to test out collective bargaining and worker organizing as a way to have that voice.”
Bottom line: The bots come for all of us, which is why the outcome of the port strike is particularly important to watch. As Washington Post columnist Heather Long wrote Tuesday, the strike is “an early battle of well-paid workers against advanced automation. There will be many more to come.”
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CASHLESS SYSTEM AT THE DOOR
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Great RESET – Internet of Bodies
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THE GREAT RESET – HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN – DID YOU GET THE MEMO?
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SUPPLY CHAIN COLLAPSE IMMINENT
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What if everything you’ve ever posted, liked, or shared online could one day decide whether you qualify for a loan, get flagged as suspicious, or even keep your job? It sounds like science fiction, but it’s closer to reality than we might think. As social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) evolve into financial service providers, a chilling convergence is taking place—one that could blend our digital lives with our financial identities, creating a system eerily reminiscent of China’s social credit model.
The signs are all around us. X is reportedly seeking licenses to operate as a money transmitter in all 50 states and beyond, signaling its ambition to integrate financial transactions with its social networking empire. Pair this with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and the platform’s data collection capabilities, and you have the foundation for a system that monitors not only what you say but how you spend, shaping your life in ways you may not fully realize.
This isn’t just about the erosion of privacy—it’s about control. From automated regulatory reports to algorithm-driven profiling, the world we’re stepping into raises unsettling questions: Are we freely expressing ourselves, or are we unwittingly building the foundations of a social credit system? And if AI is the arbiter of this new reality, who holds it accountable?
Freedom of Speech vs. Freedom of Reach
The opening argument posits a critical distinction: while we still have the “freedom to speak,” we may no longer have the “freedom of reach.” This is a subtle but profound shift in how communication operates. Algorithms increasingly control the visibility of our words, determining who hears us and how widely our message spreads. If platforms can amplify or suppress voices at will, is freedom of speech meaningful anymore? It’s like being allowed to scream in a soundproof room—technically, you’re speaking, but nobody’s listening.
This isn’t just hypothetical. Social media companies are private entities, free to moderate content as they wish. But when these platforms become financial service providers, as suggested here with X (formerly Twitter) seeking licenses across the U.S. and globally, the stakes become much higher. Combining communication platforms with financial systems could turn social media profiles into financial risk assessments, merging what we say online with how we’re treated economically.
The Looming Social Credit System
The idea that America is sleepwalking into a system resembling China’s social credit score is alarming, particularly because Americans believe they’re immune to such practices. The argument goes like this: while China’s citizens are acutely aware of government overreach, Americans may be oblivious to how similar mechanisms—like FICO scores, online activity, and financial histories—are already profiling them.
Imagine a future where your sarcastic tweet about a government policy affects your ability to qualify for a mortgage or secure a job. This isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds. Platforms like X already analyze user behavior, and when paired with financial oversight through mechanisms like suspicious activity reports (SARs), a complete behavioral profile emerges. Every word, every transaction, and every click builds the foundation of a personal risk score.
This fusion of data streams could lead to an opaque system where your “score” determines access to services. Worse, the AI driving these systems could make decisions too complex for regulators—or even users themselves—to understand.
AI as Both Arbiter and Overlord
The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) as a regulator, profiler, and decision-maker is central to this vision. The argument highlights X’s potential use of tools like Grok to monitor and analyze every action in real time, filing SARs automatically. These reports, mandated under the Patriot Act and Bank Secrecy Act, aim to catch suspicious financial activities but could easily become a tool for overreach.
This raises two chilling possibilities:
- Regulatory Overload: The sheer volume of SARs could overwhelm regulators, forcing them to adopt AI systems to handle the influx. Essentially, AI begets more AI, creating a loop where humans are increasingly sidelined.
- Opaque Decision-Making: AI systems may make regulatory decisions faster and more efficiently than humans, but they also lack transparency. If the AI flags you as suspicious, how do you challenge that decision? Who is accountable when algorithms fail or are weaponized?
The Honey Pot Dilemma
One of the most striking analogies in this argument is the idea of a “honey pot.” Platforms that promise freedom of speech could lure users into a trap, where every post, like, and share feeds a centralized database designed to surveil, profile, and control. Open-source and decentralized platforms are touted as the solution, but they lack the network effects of giants like X.
This leaves users in a precarious position. On one hand, staying on centralized platforms risks walking into a digital panopticon. On the other, abandoning these platforms means losing access to the vast audiences and resources they provide. It’s a Catch-22 where opting out feels impossible because of our addiction to connectivity.
Where Do We Go From Here?
The call to action is clear: decentralization and open-source technology must replace the current centralized systems. But is that realistic? For now, centralized platforms dominate because they offer convenience, scale, and integration that decentralized alternatives can’t yet match.
What’s more, the speech acknowledges a bitter irony: our addiction to these platforms is the very thing that enables their control over us. Breaking free would require not just technological solutions but also a cultural shift—one that prioritizes privacy, autonomy, and accountability over convenience.
The future described here is not inevitable, but it is plausible. As financial systems, AI, and social platforms converge, the balance of power shifts further away from individuals and toward centralized technocratic systems. Whether this vision materializes depends on how we, as a society, respond to the creeping erosion of freedoms disguised as technological progress.
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Everything Connected (2025)
Over 1 trillion sensors are connected to multiple networks: everything that can benefit from a connection has one. We deliver 10,000x more data 100x more effectively but are concerned about the security of the information that flows.
By 2025, there will be over 50bn SIM cards in use, we will have digitized all of our archives, and new information will be being created at such a rate that some see us doubling the volume of our total data set every month. Much of this data will come from machines, talking to each other as well as to us – by the end of the decade, pretty much everything that can have a connection, will have one. IBM sees that the Internet of Things (IoT) is bringing over 1 trillion sensors into the world, all connected to each other and multiple networks. This digitization of the world has the potential to provide us with previously unknown levels of information and insight; equally it could open the doors to unpredicted risk.
Today there are over 3.3bn of us connected to the Internet globally and we are currently adding another billion every three years. In 2014 China already had over 640m Internet users, the US had 280m and India 240m. With over 40% of the population connected, the general view is that within the decade pretty much all of us will have the capacity to be online, wherever we may be. Smartphones and other devices will be a primary driver of change; with 2.6bn smartphones already in use, Ericsson sees that there will be 6bn by 2020. Indeed, Ericsson and other big mobile technology network firms such as Nokia and Huawei are investing heavily in broadening the reach and performance of their networks. They are planning for a doubling of data traffic per user every 18 months to a point where each of us can access 1GB of information every day. Facebook and Google are looking at vast fleets of balloons and drones to bridge the digital divide and provide connectivity to those currently without coverage. With Africa and Asia accounting for over 80% of new connections, total mobile subscriptions by 2020 are now expected to number over 9 billion.
As of 2015, some countries were already very connected. In terms of the number of devices per capita, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the US had already passed the 20 threshold, Denmark was over 30 and South Korea was touching 40. Fast accelerating up the tables was China with 6 devices per capita but India had less than 1. Given the investments taking place looking ahead, a global average of just over 10 devices per capita by 2020 certainly seems credible.
While 10 per capita is a handy number, increasingly these devices will not be owned or used by us. The vast majority, maybe 30 to 40 billion of them, will be embedded in machines. Cars, fridges, traffic lights, containers, robots and even surgical equipment will all be connected, creating, accessing and using data. Most of the digital information will be stored in the cloud with users expecting instant access anywhere anytime and thus testing the physical limits of networks. Networks will have to become programmable to create capacity on demand, heralding the advent of self-optimizing and cognitive networks able to handle complex end-to-end optimization tasks autonomously and in real time.
The concept of interconnected networks of physical objects, machines, buildings, infrastructure and devices is a focus for many such as Cisco and IBM as part of the vision for a Smarter Planet. Although progress has not been as rapid as some thought, the direction of travel is still clear. Everything that can benefit from an Internet connection will, by 2025, probably have one, be that fridges, toasters, driverless trucks or pallets. The large amounts of data generated from diverse locations will be aggregated very quickly, thereby increasing the need to better index, store and process such data.
One critical factor is how all these newly connected things connect to one another. Too many standalone IoT gadgets not taking into account the wider context, and digital ecosystems they exist within, is a concern. Without interoperability of technologies, products and ecosystems, these products will remain separate islands.
There is however arguably even more data to be generated from passive tags and sensors. Miniature sensors that can be put anywhere – on food, in clothing, within packaging, inside components, in animals and pretty much anywhere we like – and which can be activated by a multitude of different energy waves from a reading device, can provide location, temperature, orientation, movement or biological information to be remotely read, hundreds at a time. IBM sees that within the decade we could have 1 trillion passive tags and sensors connected to multiple networks. Nokia’s view is that by 2025 we will have 10,000x more data being provided to us and between machines 100x more effectively. The knock on challenge will be the need to make sense of the information that flows.
Whether or not we choose to access and hopefully make use of these vast amounts of data and information will, though, be our choice and not a consequence of location, income or education.
While the benefits are lauded in terms of the opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and find out new things that were previously unknown, there are concerns about the risks of everything being connected. Some argue that we are jumping into connecting everything without thinking through all of the consequences, especially as some of the data protection on some devices is very low. People point out that a connected kettle, for example, could become the back door to your Wi-Fi network that bypasses all passwords and so an open door to your personal data.
When everything is connected, not just kettles and laptops but power stations, traffic systems and medical devices, then the concerns shifts from privacy to security. Cyber attacks are already happening on a regular basis targeting not just databases but also machines and systems. Security services and consultancies are already busy monitoring, repelling and recovering systems from being hacked and hijacked. As we move forward with everything being linked online, the potential for harmful hacks rises significantly. This is especially true of the billions of passive tags and sensors that don’t have the power to support high levels of encryption. So while everything being connected has lots of upside, there is clearly also some risk.
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Surveillance 2025
Surveillance in 2025: A Glimpse into the Future with 5 Key Thoughts
Surveillance technology is rapidly evolving. By 2025, several key trends will reshape how we approach security and monitoring. Here’s a look at what to expect:
1. AI-Driven Intelligence: AI is transforming surveillance from reactive to proactive. Expect widespread use of AI-powered analytics by 2025 for:
Real-time Threat Detection: Identifying suspicious behavior and anomalies through pattern recognition.
Enhanced Biometrics: More accurate facial recognition and other biometric identification methods.
Predictive Policing: Using data analysis to anticipate and prevent crime.
2. The Power of the Cloud:Cloud computing offers scalability and accessibility for surveillance systems. In 2025:
Flexible Deployment: Easy scaling of surveillance capacity as needed. Remote Management: Accessing footage and data from anywhere.
Streamlined Collaboration: Simplified data sharing between authorized parties.
3. Drones in the Spotlight: Drones are becoming essential surveillance tools, offering:
Aerial Coverage: Monitoring large areas and accessing difficult-to-reach locations.
Integrated Technology: Combining drones with AI and other sensors for enhanced capabilities.
Diverse Applications: Usage across law enforcement, agriculture, and other industries.
4. The Expanding IoT Network:The Internet of Things creates a web of interconnected sensors, enabling:
Smart City Surveillance: Monitoring public spaces and infrastructure for various purposes.
Comprehensive Data Collection: Gathering data from multiple sources for a holistic view.
Improved Situational Awareness: Faster responses to emergencies and security threats.
5. Cybersecurity Imperative: With increased connectivity comes increased risk. Cybersecurity in 2025 will focus on:
Robust Data Protection: Safeguarding sensitive surveillance data from breaches. System
Integrity: Preventing manipulation and ensuring reliable operation.Ethical
Considerations: These advancements necessitate careful consideration of ethical implications:
Privacy Concerns: Addressing potential infringements on individual privacy.
Transparency and Oversight: Ensuring responsible and accountable use of technology. *
Balancing Security and Liberties: Finding the right balance between public safety and individual freedoms. The future of surveillance presents both opportunities and challenges. By understanding these trends and engaging in thoughtful dialogue, we can shape a future where technology serves society responsibly.
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DIGITAL LOCK DOWN of EVERYTHING
IMPORTANT UPDATE 11/15/23 Just a quick note here. Want to get this out because tomorrow is almost here. VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION, EXTREMELY RELATIVE to RIGHT NOW. Folks, you better wake up. The Beast system is being set in place RIGHT NOW. Right before your very eyes. Prepare yourselves. The best way to prepare is to … Click Here to Read More
COP28 – CLIMATE AGENDA to CONTROL EVERYTHING
There is a very important meeting coming up in November; COP28. Hang on to your hats because they are about to cut loose with all kinds of changes, demands, upheavals. The World will be quite different in just a matter of months. In this post you will see how we all became slaves to the … Click Here to Read More
CAT’S OUT OF THE BAG… They are Tracking Everything about YOU.
It is no wonder that these elite scumbags have been hiding like cockroaches all these years. Sneaking around and acting like they are so high and mighty. They are arrogant, narcissists who have stomped all over our humanity while building their empire on our hard earned money. I know it is so hard to accept … Click Here to Read More
AIOT will TOTALLY CHANGE EVERYTHING
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Great RESET – Internet of Bodies
When I was in the Healthcare Industry, I saw first hand how the New World Order was going to use Healthcare to implement their Total Control. Through the electronic healthcare system, they can force you to comply with their plan for YOUR health. They can prevent you from working if you do not comply. They … Click Here to Read More
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‘Body internet’ may eliminate the need for smartphones by changing how we use technology
One day, humans might be able to use their touch and thoughts instead of screens to interact with the digital world
Purdue University engineer Shreyas Sen is developing innovations for the post-smartphone era, in which people collaborate with technology rather than simply coexist with devices encased behind screens. (Purdue University image/Greta Bell)
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What if the end of the smartphone era is caused by the ability to use your skin — instead of a screen or even voice commands — to interface with the internet? Or by using your mind to control devices without looking at them?
Innovations being developed at Purdue University may not only help reverse the trend of putting every possible task on a smartphone or other single device, but also completely change how humans have interacted with devices so far.
In a few years, this might look like making a payment by touching a machine with your finger instead of with a credit card or smartphone. Maybe you could access a GPS route with your feet or transfer a file to someone by shaking their hand.
And in 15 to 20 years, imagine adjusting the thermostat of your home just by thinking that you want a cooler or warmer temperature.
Purdue professor Shreyas Sen’s lab is working to turn this future into a reality through inventions allowing your body to be your local internet connection for devices that you wear, hold or have within you, such as a pacemaker. People could do the same digital tasks and more, but use their physical touch and eventually their minds rather than a screen.
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“Right now, our gateway to the internet is this very exciting box in our hands. We find ourselves heads down looking at it for a significant fraction of our awake time. If that’s not the kind of the future we want, then technology needs to evolve,” said Sen, Purdue’s Elmore Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. “Instead, the smartphone could be deconstructed and distributed all around you at suitable locations such that it becomes invisible to the eye.”
Smartwatches, wireless headphones and other wearable devices are already deconstructing some features of the smartphone. But a screen is still typically needed to interact with them. Even up-and-coming devices that don’t have screens, such as Humane’s clip-on AI Pin, require voice commands and are designed to be more of a smartphone replacement, still consolidating functions all into one device.
Sen’s lab has invented two ways that would allow humans to shift from simply coexisting with technology encased behind a screen or accessible through voice command to directly collaborating with it. Patent applications for these inventions have been filed through the Purdue Innovates Office of Technology Commercialization.
One invention, called “Wi-R,” establishes an “internet” within your body that smartphones, laptops, smartwatches, insulin pumps, and other wearable or implantable devices can use to communicate with each other. You also can expand your internet network to other devices or even other humans through your touch. Maybe you could send a photo to someone by poking them, for example.
The other invention is a new brain implant concept that in a couple of decades might be available for humans to use for controlling technology with their thoughts. Sen’s lab published initial findings on this implant concept in Nature Electronics earlier this year, showing how it has the potential to solve key issues with developing implants for “mind control.” Nature Electronics also featured this research in its highlight on brain-computer interface advancements made in 2023.
The implant idea builds on discoveries Sen and his students made while they were inventing the technology behind Wi-R. This technology allows the human body to transfer data fast enough so that any device would only need to be in direct or close contact with the person’s skin to do what the person wants the device to do. From head to toe, the skin would be the interface of an internet network instead of a screen, effectively establishing a “body internet.”
This chip, an invention called Wi-R, allows the human body to become an internet connection for other devices in direct or close contact with the person’s skin. (Purdue University image/Greta Bell)
What makes this technology possible is electric signals operating at a much lower frequency than Bluetooth or other radio signals that currently help connect devices. These low-frequency signals are in the so-called electro-quasistatic range on the electromagnetic spectrum. Using electro-quasistatic signals, Wi-R allows data transfer to be much faster than with Bluetooth communication and accessible only through a person’s skin.
In 2020, Sen, some of his former students, and other Purdue alumni founded the startup Ixana to commercialize Wi-R. How Wi-R is used in the real world will depend on how companies choose to turn it into a product. But earlier this year at CES, an annual technology trade show in Las Vegas, Sen and the Ixana team demonstrated that Wi-R can transmit music through touch.
They showed that when music is streaming from a smartphone in your hand, Wi-R allows you to transfer this music through your body and have it play out loud from another device, such as a speaker, only when you touch that device. They also showed how you could transfer the music to someone else by touching their skin, enabling that person to play your music out loud through another device in contact with their touch. (Watch this video to see how.)
In developing Wi-R, Sen’s lab became among the first to discover how humans could digitally communicate strictly through touch.
From touch to “mind control”?
As Sen and his students explored the capabilities of these signals further, the lab also became the first to demonstrate electro-quasistatic signals enabling communication in the brain. This is possible using a brain implant Sen’s lab has invented that transmits these signals.
The idea is that eventually a human could use these implants, placed at key points within the brain, to control technology without even touching or looking at it. In the future, this might look like using your thoughts to turn on an oven or type and send a text message.
On the tip of this finger is the first brain implant concept shown to enable communication in the brain using electro-quasistatic signals. (Purdue University image/Kelsey Lefever)
A brain implant for “mind control” isn’t a new idea, but electro-quasistatic signals would provide several advantages over other brain implant concepts intended for commanding technology with thoughts.
For one, this method would be wire-free inside the brain. Neuralink is beginning clinical trials on technology it’s developing that requires 64 wires to connect an implant to about a thousand electrodes throughout the brain. The wires and electrodes are meant to capture as many of a person’s thoughts as possible so that they can be translated to actions that control technology outside of the body.
The concept Sen is developing takes advantage of the brain’s natural ability to carry electrical signals very well. Brain tissue, rather than wires, would help transmit information to the implant using the electro-quasistatic signals. In theory, this implant concept could transmit data more than a hundred times faster than other methods being considered in place of wires.
Because the brain has billions of neurons, a wireless brain implant concept would need to transmit data at least as fast as tens of megabits per second to capture even a thousand neurons simultaneously. No technology can do that in the brain yet, Sen said, but electro-quasistatic communication so far shows the most potential.
“There’s no avoiding that humans are getting augmented by machines and that machines are constantly changing our lives,” Sen said. “But our research shows that it’s possible for these machines to help you without requiring you to always have to look at a screen.”
Sen’s research is funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the National Science Foundation. The Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the university’s computing departments, which are part of the Purdue Computes initiative. Sen also is a researcher in the Scalable Manufacturing of Aware and Responsive Thin Films (SMART) Consortium at Purdue. This consortium is affiliated with the university’s Institute for Physical Artificial Intelligence.
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DIGITAL ID and the Sentient Universe – Part 1
If you can view all this evidence and still remain in denial… you have been drinking the “Koolaid” far too long!! All these many years that truthers have been warning of the dangers of the automated system and the tracking and surveillance it provides, the elite have been vehemently denying everything and claiming that these … Click Here to Read More
DIGITAL ID and the Sentient Universe – Part 2
DEATH Death is a threat that hangs over every living thing, like the sword of Damocles, an imminent threat or peril. We are not promised tomorrow and no one knows when death will come for them. Death came into the world when Adam and Eve chose to believe the devil instead of GOD. The trauma … Click Here to Read More
THE NEW NORMAL
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Elon Musk says artificial intelligence will take all our jobs and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
“Probably none of us will have a job,” Musk said about AI at a tech conference on Thursday.
While speaking remotely via webcam at VivaTech 2024 in Paris, Musk described a future where jobs would be “optional.”
For this scenario to work, he said, there would need to be “universal high income” – not to be confused with universal basic income, although he did not share what that could look like. (UBI refers to the government giving a certain amount of money to everyone regardless of how much they earn.)
“There would be no shortage of goods or services,” he said.
In January, researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab found workplaces are adopting AI much more slowly than some had expected and feared. The report also said the majority of jobs previously identified as vulnerable to AI were not economically beneficial for employers to automate at that time.
Experts also largely believe that many jobs that require a high emotional intelligence and human interaction will not need replacing, such as mental health professionals, creatives and teachers.
Musk has been outspoken about his concerns around AI. During the keynote on Thursday, he called the technology his biggest fear. He cited the “Culture Book Series” by Ian Banks, a utopian fictionalized look at a society run by advanced technology, as the most realistic and “the best envisioning of a future AI.”
In a job-free future, though, Musk questioned whether people would feel emotionally fulfilled.
“The question will really be one of meaning – if the computer and robots can do everything better than you, does your life have meaning?” he said. “I do think there’s perhaps still a role for humans in this – in that we may give AI meaning.”
He also used his stage time to urge parents to limit the amount of social media that children can see because “they’re being programmed by a dopamine-maximizing AI
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In 2025, the United States is considering a Universal Basic Income (UBI) proposal that aims to provide $1,000 per month to eligible individuals, offering financial stability and a safety net for millions. This initiative is gaining traction as a means to address poverty and income inequality, making UBI a real possibility rather than just an idea. The proposal is designed to ensure that every American citizen receives regular, unconditional cash payments to cover basic living expenses. Scource
$1,000 Monthly US Universal Basic Income In 2025 – Know Application Process
In 2025, the US Universal Basic Income Proposal is gaining momentum as policymakers seek solutions to income inequality, economic insecurity, and automation-driven job losses.
Overview of the US Universal Basic Income Proposal 2025
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| Policy Name | Universal Basic Income (UBI) Proposal 2025 |
| Proposed Payment | $1,000 per month per eligible adult |
| Eligibility | US citizens and legal residents, aged 18+ with income below $75,000 |
| Funding Mechanism | Taxes on large corporations, wealth taxes, and carbon taxes |
| Goals | Reduce poverty, address economic insecurity, and prepare for automation-driven job losses |
| Pilot Programs | Stockton, CA, and other trials showed positive results |
| Official Status | Under debate in Congress, potential rollout by late 2025 |
| More Information | US Government Policy Page (pending updates) |
What is Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a policy that guarantees a regular, unconditional payment to individuals, regardless of their employment status. The main objectives of UBI include:
Reducing Poverty – Ensuring people can afford basic needs like food, housing, and healthcare.
Economic Stability – Providing a financial cushion during recessions or economic downturns.
Preparing for Automation – Supporting workers displaced by automation and AI-driven job losses.
The US UBI Proposal 2025 builds on these principles, offering $1,000 per month to qualifying individuals.
Eligibility Criteria for UBI 2025
Not everyone will automatically qualify for UBI. The proposed eligibility criteria include:
1. Citizenship or Legal Residency
Must be a US citizen or legal resident.
Non-residents and undocumented immigrants do not qualify.
2. Age Requirement
Must be 18 years or older.
3. Income Threshold
Designed to help low- and middle-income individuals.
Priority for those earning below $75,000 per year.
Higher earners may not qualify for full payments.
4. Tax Compliance
Must file federal income taxes regularly.
May require a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
How Will the UBI Proposal Work?
1. Monthly Payments
$1,000 per month paid via direct bank transfer or prepaid debit cards.
Unconditional payments – recipients can spend it however they choose.
2. Funding Mechanism
The UBI program is expected to be funded through:
Wealth Taxes – Higher taxes on individuals earning over $10 million annually.
Corporate Taxes – Increased taxes on large corporations, particularly those benefiting from automation.
Carbon Taxes – Environmental taxes on high-emission industries.
3. Integration with Existing Programs
UBI may replace or supplement existing welfare programs.
Some Social Security recipients may still qualify.
Medicaid, housing, and food assistance programs will likely remain separate.
4. Periodic Reviews
The program will undergo regular audits to ensure efficiency.
Data from pilot programs will help improve implementation.
Benefits of the UBI Proposal
1. Reducing Economic Inequality
Helps low- and middle-income families afford basic needs.
Reduces the wealth gap between rich and poor.
2. Encouraging Entrepreneurship
A financial safety net allows people to take business risks.
More individuals can invest in education and skills training.
3. Improving Health & Well-being
Studies show UBI reduces stress, improves mental health, and increases access to healthcare.
Recipients report better food security and nutrition.
4. Preparing for Job Automation
As automation replaces jobs, UBI can provide financial stability for workers transitioning to new careers.
Challenges & Criticisms of UBI
Despite its potential benefits, the UBI proposal faces key challenges:
1. High Costs
Estimated $3 trillion annually, raising concerns about budget strain.
2. Work Disincentive Debate
Some fear UBI may discourage employment, though pilot studies suggest otherwise.
3. Implementation Complexity
Preventing fraud and ensuring accurate payments will require strong oversight.
4. Political Resistance
Some lawmakers oppose UBI, fearing its impact on existing welfare programs and federal debt.
Lessons from Previous UBI Pilots
Several UBI pilot programs in the US and globally provide insights into its potential impact.
1. Stockton, California (2019-2021)
125 residents received $500 per month for two years.
Results: Improved financial stability, reduced anxiety, and increased full-time employment.
2. Finland (2017-2018)
2,000 unemployed people received €560 per month.
Mental health improved, but employment effects were minimal.
3. Kenya (2016-Ongoing)
Over 20,000 people received monthly UBI payments.
Better health, education, and economic activity observed.
These studies show that UBI helps people stabilize their lives, but its long-term economic effects remain a subject of debate.
The US Universal Basic Income Proposal 2025 is a bold step toward financial security, but its costs, feasibility, and political acceptance remain major challenges.
If implemented, UBI could lift millions out of poverty, boost entrepreneurship, and prepare workers for automation.
However, funding and implementation must be carefully managed to ensure long-term sustainability.
As the proposal moves through Congress, the debate on the future of UBI in the US continues.
Stay updated on government announcements and policy changes for the latest information.
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The Covid-19 pandemic came into American lives like a wrecking ball, disrupting everything from income and employment to child care and education. But then, help arrived. Through multiple congressional acts, Americans received direct, no-strings-attached stimulus payments.
Even the rent, utilities and food.
With more Americans than ever feeling the benefits of these recent no-strings-attached direct income payments, it’s unsurprising that many polls find a majority of Americans now support some sort of universal basic income (UBI). In fact, several cities across the country have UBI-type programs slated to start or already in progress.
Here’s what you need to know about UBI programs.
The Basics of UBI Programs and How They Work
UBI programs provide a monthly stipend to help people achieve or maintain a standard of living that’s above the poverty line. Brett Watson, economics professor at the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) who studies Alaska’s UBI program, offers this word-by-word breakdown:
- Universal. “Universal means that everyone gets the payment,” says Watson. There’s typically no means testing or work requirement.
- Basic. “Program payments must be enough to meet an individual’s basic needs,” he adds. To do this, he says economists typically recommended payments in the $500 to $1000 per-month range.
- Income. “Income, by definition, has to be continuous and recurring,” he says.
With the stability of regular payments, families can take steps to break the cycle of poverty. From paying down debt and building savings to moving to better school districts with slightly higher rents, UBI payment can empower low-income recipients to make financial moves that benefit their long-term economic stability.
And UBI is already in motion in the U.S. Established in 1983, Alaska’s Permanent Dividend Fund sends annual payments (typically between $1,000 and $2,000) to more than 600,000 Alaskan residents. However, Watson notes that newer UBI-type programs (sometimes referred to as cash transfer programs) have marked differences from Alaska’s.
First, newer programs are typically pilots, where program recipients only receive payments for a defined time period (roughly one year). Next, these new programs vet participants, often including income, race or previous incarceration as qualification criteria. These UBI-type programs all typically share the same goal of lifting people out of poverty.
What Are the Arguments Supporting Universal Basic Income/Cash Transfer Programs?
“Clearly people in our economy and society who need help,” says David Sacco, a finance instructor at the University of New Haven. Programs like UBI and cash transfer programs make the most sense, he says, for people who can most benefit from them.
Proponents of cash transfer and UBI point to these benefits:
- Reduced poverty rates. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that supplemental payments and social assistance program expansions early in the Covid pandemic lifted 11.7 million people out of poverty. Additional unemployment benefits during that time prevented 5.5 million people from falling into poverty.
- Improved employment prospects. After one year of participating in a guaranteed income initiative in Stockton, California, the number of participants who were employed full-time jumped from 28% to 40%. Program reporting suggests that participants were able to reduce gig work and part-time shifts to pursue better positions, noting that reducing financial scarcity reduced time scarcity, too.
- Reduced food insecurity. Covid pandemic EBT payments helped reduce children’s food insecurity by 30%.
- Improved health. Participants in Stockton’s program reported lower anxiety and depression, and an improved sense of wellbeing.
What Are the Arguments Against UBI?
A 2021 UBI survey by SkyNova found that respondents had these top five concerns about UBI programs:
- Removes the incentive to work: 83%
- Program costs: 80%
- Shrinks the labor force: 60%
- Programs lead to poor spending habits: 57%
- Inflationary risks: 56%
In Alaska, Watson said research on the state’s UBI program counters the work incentive and shrinking labor force arguments. While the annual dividend payment does spark spending among Alaskans, employers tend to staff up to support increased business from cash-flush residents.
There’s concern about where funds for these programs come from. While taxpayers are loath to pay more, some experts propose value-added taxes (VAT) to bridge the divide, where the wealthy would bear most of the burden for funding UBI programs.
Yet the swath of cash transfer programs being introduced will provide data that will inform both those for and opposed to supplemental payment and income programs. This could help improve future programs—or be used as an argument against their creation.
9 Big UBI/Cash Transfer Programs in The U.S.
Some of these programs are still accepting applications; others are in process.
All featured programs include qualification criteria applicants must meet so limited funds can help those most in need. For programs with income guidelines, those are generally tied to the Federal Poverty Level. For 2022, the federal poverty level guidelines are:
| Household Size | Poverty Guideline (annual income) |
| 1 | $13,590 |
| 2 | $18,310 |
| 3 | $23,030 |
| 4 | $27,750 |
| 5 | $32,470 |
| 6 | $37,190 |
| 7 | $41,910 |
| 8 | $46,630 |
Some of the programs receive funding from federal Covid relief money while others, municipal budget dollars. Yet many of the programs are philanthropically funded by individuals or organizations who support UBI initiatives and hope to make the case for future programs funded at the state or federal level.
California
Compton Pledge
The second-largest guaranteed income pilot in the U.S. at present, this cash transfer program serves residents of the City of Compton with unconditional monthly payments.
Program start: 2020
Payment amount: Around $450
Payment frequency: Monthly or bi-monthly (depending on participant)
Program duration: Two years, ends 2022
Eligibility and application: Applications are not currently available as the program is in progress.
How it’s funded: Philanthropically funded through private donors
Number of participants: 800
Big Leap
Currently the largest city-based guaranteed income pilot in the U.S., Big Leap provides unconditional direct cash transfer payments to low-income residents in the City of Los Angeles.
Program start: 2022
Payment amount: $1,000
Payment frequency: Monthly
Program duration: 12 months
Eligibility and application: Eligible applicants must 18+, have at least one dependent child, reside in the City of Los Angeles, demonstrate Covid-related hardship and have income that falls at or below the federal poverty level. Participants were randomly selected from eligible applicants. Applications are currently closed.
How it’s funded: $38 million in City of Los Angeles taxpayer funds
Number of participants: 3,200
Colorado
Denver Basic Income Project
With money coming from a nonprofit fund established in April 2021, this cash transfer program seeks to end the cycle of poverty by reducing housing and income volatility, including pathways to stable employment.
Program start: Pending
Payment amount: Varies. Participants will either receive $6,500 in upfront payments plus a monthly payment of $500, monthly payments $1,000 per month, or monthly payments of $50 per month..
Payment frequency: Monthly
Program duration: 12 months
Eligibility and application: Program participants will be selected by random lottery, but Denver residents can review the eligibility criteria on the program’s website. Applications aren’t yet open but the program anticipates “recruiting participants and launching the program in the first half of 2022.”
How it’s funded: Philanthropically funded by a mix of private, corporate and foundation donors.
Number of participants: 820
Florida
Just Income Gainesville
This cash transfer program serves formerly incarcerated people who are residents of Alachua County, Florida.
Program start: Jan. 2022
Payment amount: $1,000 lump-sum payment then $600 monthly for 11 months
Payment frequency: Monthly
Program duration: One year
Eligibility and application: Eligible applicants were limited to formerly incarcerated persons with felony convictions, residency in Alachua County, and a submitted application. Participants were randomly selected from those who qualified. Applications aren’t currently available as the program is in progress.
How it’s funded: Philanthropically funded by Mayors for a Guaranteed Income and Spring Point Partners
Number of participants: 115
Georgia
In Her Hands
In Her Hands is an initiative benefiting Georgia women, and is one of the largest cash transfer pilot programs in the South.
Program start: Pending – applications are open
Payment amount: $850
Payment frequency: Monthly
Program duration: Two years
Eligibility and application: The program is open to women 18 and older who live in certain geographical areas, have income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level ($27,180 for individuals), and can prove economic setbacks due to Covid. Applications are rolling out on a by-community basis and can be found on the application page. You can sign up for the interest list to be notified about future opportunities.
How it’s funded: $13 million philanthropically funded by the Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund
Number of participants: 650
Illinois
Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot
This cash transfer program ranks as one of the nation’s largest. According to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the program seeks to “tackle poverty and put residents at the center of the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Program start: Pending – applications are open
Application deadline: May 13, 2022
Payment amount: $500
Payment frequency: Monthly
Program duration: 12 months
Eligibility and application: Eligible applicants must be 18 or older, live in the City of Chicago, have demonstrated hardships due to Covid, and have an income that falls at or below 250% of the federal poverty level ($40,770 for individuals). There’s an income calculator to help determine your eligibility. Participants will be selected by random lottery.
How it’s funded: $31.5 million in federal Covid relief funds allocated by Chicago’s city council
Number of participants: 5,000
Louisiana
Shreveport Guaranteed Income Program
The results of this limited-scope cash transfer program are intended to help lobby for future programs at the state and federal level.
Program start: Feb. 2022
Payment amount: $660
Payment frequency: Monthly
Program duration: 12 months
Eligibility and application: Eligible applicants included Louisiana residents who are single parents (you can review their definition) and residents of Shreveport with incomes at or below 120% of the federal poverty level. Applications are now closed and the program is in progress.
How it’s funded: Philanthropically funded by Mayors for a Guaranteed Income and Caddo Parish Commission
Number of participants: 110
New Jersey
Newark Movement for Economic Equity
Newark’s guaranteed income pilot program is designed to support city residents experiencing housing instability.
Program start: Fall 2021
Payment amount: Two semi-annual payments of $3,000 or bi-weekly payments of $250
Payment frequency: Semi-annual or bi-weekly (randomly selected)
Program duration: Two years
Eligibility and participation: While applications for the project are currently closed, previous applicants must be at least 18 years old; live in the City of Newark; demonstrate income at or below 200% of the federal poverty line; and document adverse impacts from the Covid pandemic.
How it’s funded: A mix of public and private funds, including federal Covid relief dollars.
Number of participants: 430 to date
New York
The Bridge Project
As New York City’s first guaranteed income project, this cash transfer program supports low-income mothers during the first 1,000 days of their child’s lives in one of the nation’s most expensive cities.
Program start: June 2021
Payment amount: $500 or $1,000
Payment frequency: Biweekly
Program duration: 3 years
Eligibility and application: To be eligible, households had to show incomes below $52,000 per year. Applications are currently closed.
How it’s funded: Philanthropically by the Monarch Foundation.
Number of participants: 600 to date
US Universal Basic Income Proposal 2025 : Pilot Programs and Evidence
In 2025, the United States is poised to consider a groundbreaking proposal: the implementation of a Universal Basic Income (UBI). This bold initiative aims to provide every American citizen with a regular, unconditional cash payment to cover basic living expenses. As the nation grapples with economic inequality, automation, and the evolving job market, the UBI proposal has sparked widespread debate. In this blog, we will delve into the details of the US Universal Basic Income Proposal of 2025, its potential benefits, challenges, and what it could mean for the future of the American economy.
Table of Contents
What is Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
Universal Basic Income is a model for providing all citizens with a given sum of money, regardless of their income, resources, or employment status. The idea is to ensure a financial safety net that covers basic needs such as food, housing, and healthcare, thereby reducing poverty and inequality.
The US Universal Basic Income Proposal 2025
The 2025 UBI proposal in the United States suggests providing every adult citizen with a monthly payment of $1,000. Here are the key components of the proposal:
Monthly Payments : Each adult would receive $1,000 per month, while children would receive a reduced amount, typically around $300, paid to their parents or guardians.
Unconditional : The payments would be unconditional, meaning there are no requirements to work or demonstrate need. Every citizen is eligible.
Funding : The proposal outlines several potential funding mechanisms, including restructuring existing welfare programs, implementing a value-added tax (VAT), and increasing taxes on the wealthiest individuals and corporations.
Pilot Programs : Prior to nationwide implementation, the proposal includes plans for pilot programs in select cities and states to assess the impact and feasibility of UBI.
Potential Benefits of UBI
Poverty Reduction : UBI has the potential to significantly reduce poverty by providing a steady income to those in need, ensuring that everyone can meet their basic needs.
Simplified Welfare System : By replacing a complex web of social welfare programs with a single, straightforward payment, UBI could reduce administrative costs and bureaucracy.
Economic Security : UBI can provide a safety net in an economy increasingly characterized by job instability, gig work, and automation, offering financial security to those affected by these changes.
Stimulus for Local Economies : Regular cash payments can stimulate local economies as recipients spend their money on goods and services, boosting demand and potentially creating jobs.
Challenges and Criticisms
Cost : One of the primary criticisms of UBI is its cost. Providing $1,000 monthly to every adult would require significant government expenditure, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability.
Inflation : Critics argue that injecting a large amount of money into the economy could lead to inflation, potentially eroding the purchasing power of the UBI payments.
Work Disincentives : Some fear that UBI might reduce the incentive to work, although pilot programs in other countries have shown mixed results in this regard.
Political Feasibility : Implementing UBI would require broad political support, which may be challenging given the diverse opinions on government spending and welfare.
Pilot Programs and Evidence
Several UBI pilot programs have been conducted worldwide, providing valuable insights:
Finland : A two-year pilot program in Finland provided 560 euros monthly to unemployed individuals. Results showed improvements in well-being and mental health, though employment effects were minimal.
Canada : The town of Stockton, California, conducted a pilot providing $500 monthly to 125 residents. Participants reported reduced financial stress and increased ability to cover unexpected expenses.
Kenya : A long-term UBI experiment by GiveDirectly in Kenya has shown positive impacts on economic stability and entrepreneurship among recipients.
Conclusion
The US Universal Basic Income Proposal of 2025 represents a bold step towards addressing economic inequality and providing financial security for all citizens. While the proposal offers promising benefits, it also faces significant challenges and criticisms. As the nation considers this transformative policy, it is crucial to learn from existing pilot programs and engage in informed, inclusive discussions about the future of economic support in America.
For more information on the US Universal Basic Income Proposal, stay tuned to updates from policymakers, research institutions, and advocacy groups. The journey towards economic security and equality is complex, but with careful consideration and collective effort, it is a path worth exploring.
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