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Scott Santens | Universal Basic Income
Learned Helplessness, Psychological Barriers to Change
The current economic system fosters "learned helplessness," a psychological state where people feel they have no power to change their circumstances even when opportunities exist. Low-income individuals vote at significantly lower rates (30%) compared to high earners (80%), often due to this sense of disempowerment. By providing a basic income, the state could break this cycle of helplessness and allow people to take back control of their lives and communities.