Floyd Marinescu
@floydmarinescu.bsky.social
CEO & Co-founder @infoq.com & @qconferences.com
Founder @ubiworks.bsky.social | advocate for basic income and sharing common wealth
Into health, wealth (economics), knowledge of Self.
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Founder @ubiworks.bsky.social | advocate for basic income and sharing common wealth
Into health, wealth (economics), knowledge of Self.
floydmarinescu.com
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Senator Kim Pate making the case for guaranteed income security
Mincome and Ontario's basic income pilot showed that when people have enough money to get by, crime, victimization, homelessness, and healthcare costs all fall and lives shift onto better paths for generations.
Mincome and Ontario's basic income pilot showed that when people have enough money to get by, crime, victimization, homelessness, and healthcare costs all fall and lives shift onto better paths for generations.
February 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Senator Kim Pate making the case for guaranteed income security
Mincome and Ontario's basic income pilot showed that when people have enough money to get by, crime, victimization, homelessness, and healthcare costs all fall and lives shift onto better paths for generations.
Mincome and Ontario's basic income pilot showed that when people have enough money to get by, crime, victimization, homelessness, and healthcare costs all fall and lives shift onto better paths for generations.
Another reason UBI is pro-humanity
Unleash true human potential in the arts and innovation
Unleash true human potential in the arts and innovation
Ireland's basic income pilot for artists worked so well they made it permanent. The economic growth it generated paid back more than its net cost, study shows.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
February 17, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Another reason UBI is pro-humanity
Unleash true human potential in the arts and innovation
Unleash true human potential in the arts and innovation
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As a classically trained musician
I will never forget seeing my classmate working at the Starbucks across from the Royal Conservatory, when I had the privilege of fully devoting myself to practice and study thanks to a safety net my family provided
UBI unleashes potential
I will never forget seeing my classmate working at the Starbucks across from the Royal Conservatory, when I had the privilege of fully devoting myself to practice and study thanks to a safety net my family provided
UBI unleashes potential
Ireland's basic income pilot for artists worked so well they made it permanent. The economic growth it generated paid back more than its net cost, study shows.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
February 17, 2026 at 4:32 PM
As a classically trained musician
I will never forget seeing my classmate working at the Starbucks across from the Royal Conservatory, when I had the privilege of fully devoting myself to practice and study thanks to a safety net my family provided
UBI unleashes potential
I will never forget seeing my classmate working at the Starbucks across from the Royal Conservatory, when I had the privilege of fully devoting myself to practice and study thanks to a safety net my family provided
UBI unleashes potential
Reposted by Floyd Marinescu
Ireland's basic income pilot for artists worked so well they made it permanent. The economic growth it generated paid back more than its net cost, study shows.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
February 17, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Ireland's basic income pilot for artists worked so well they made it permanent. The economic growth it generated paid back more than its net cost, study shows.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
Publicly created value should be publicly shared.
Privately created value is better privatized.
Our biggest challenges in housing, sustainability, and inequality could be addressed if only our economy better reflected this basic principle.
Privately created value is better privatized.
Our biggest challenges in housing, sustainability, and inequality could be addressed if only our economy better reflected this basic principle.
February 16, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Publicly created value should be publicly shared.
Privately created value is better privatized.
Our biggest challenges in housing, sustainability, and inequality could be addressed if only our economy better reflected this basic principle.
Privately created value is better privatized.
Our biggest challenges in housing, sustainability, and inequality could be addressed if only our economy better reflected this basic principle.
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Cathie Wood of ARK said youth unemployment will improve as people "go for it" and start businesses with AI
We should all be for lowering the barrier to innovation
But there's a critical unspoken element: entrepreneurs need economic security to take long-term risk, security that UBI provides
We should all be for lowering the barrier to innovation
But there's a critical unspoken element: entrepreneurs need economic security to take long-term risk, security that UBI provides
February 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Cathie Wood of ARK said youth unemployment will improve as people "go for it" and start businesses with AI
We should all be for lowering the barrier to innovation
But there's a critical unspoken element: entrepreneurs need economic security to take long-term risk, security that UBI provides
We should all be for lowering the barrier to innovation
But there's a critical unspoken element: entrepreneurs need economic security to take long-term risk, security that UBI provides
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Canada's food inflation is TWICE that of the US
We're leading in many things including food, housing costs, and productivity decline
Grocery & Essentials Benefit is a small step, but more needs to be done to tackle the root causes
A livable income floor at least lets people put food on the table
We're leading in many things including food, housing costs, and productivity decline
Grocery & Essentials Benefit is a small step, but more needs to be done to tackle the root causes
A livable income floor at least lets people put food on the table
February 13, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Canada's food inflation is TWICE that of the US
We're leading in many things including food, housing costs, and productivity decline
Grocery & Essentials Benefit is a small step, but more needs to be done to tackle the root causes
A livable income floor at least lets people put food on the table
We're leading in many things including food, housing costs, and productivity decline
Grocery & Essentials Benefit is a small step, but more needs to be done to tackle the root causes
A livable income floor at least lets people put food on the table
Here's the person who's been nominated to replace Chrystia Freeland in the upcoming byelection
Dr. Danielle Martin, Family Medicine Chair at UofT who has prescribed basic income.
Dr. Danielle Martin, Family Medicine Chair at UofT who has prescribed basic income.
February 11, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Here's the person who's been nominated to replace Chrystia Freeland in the upcoming byelection
Dr. Danielle Martin, Family Medicine Chair at UofT who has prescribed basic income.
Dr. Danielle Martin, Family Medicine Chair at UofT who has prescribed basic income.
It's not right that holding land doing nothing produces more wealth than working, or that hard work is taxed more than the land. We've got it backwards.
February 10, 2026 at 7:43 PM
It's not right that holding land doing nothing produces more wealth than working, or that hard work is taxed more than the land. We've got it backwards.
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Big update -- read our latest newsletter
Major UBI Skeptic Flipped, Plus We Went Viral with a Nobel Laureate Couple
www.ubiworks.ca/blog/ubi-wor...
Major UBI Skeptic Flipped, Plus We Went Viral with a Nobel Laureate Couple
www.ubiworks.ca/blog/ubi-wor...
Major UBI Skeptic Flipped, Plus We Went Viral with a Nobel Laureate Couple
UBI Works Newsletter, Feb 2026
www.ubiworks.ca
February 10, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Big update -- read our latest newsletter
Major UBI Skeptic Flipped, Plus We Went Viral with a Nobel Laureate Couple
www.ubiworks.ca/blog/ubi-wor...
Major UBI Skeptic Flipped, Plus We Went Viral with a Nobel Laureate Couple
www.ubiworks.ca/blog/ubi-wor...
Imagine if every Canadian had $500K of common wealth invested in the upside of global economic prosperity, like every Norwegian enjoys.
We are a nation of vast resources.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/29/n...
We are a nation of vast resources.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/29/n...
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund made $247 billion in 2025, driven by tech and banking rally
Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund holds stakes in many of the world's biggest companies, including Apple, Nvidia and JPMorgan Chase.
www.cnbc.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Imagine if every Canadian had $500K of common wealth invested in the upside of global economic prosperity, like every Norwegian enjoys.
We are a nation of vast resources.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/29/n...
We are a nation of vast resources.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/29/n...
The pro-health case for basic income is overwhelming
A major basic income supporter has been nominated in an upcoming byelection to replace Chrystia Freeland
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
February 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The pro-health case for basic income is overwhelming
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tbf i'm ok with more top doctors in office prescribing UBI
A major basic income supporter has been nominated in an upcoming byelection to replace Chrystia Freeland
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
February 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
tbf i'm ok with more top doctors in office prescribing UBI
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A major basic income supporter has been nominated in an upcoming byelection to replace Chrystia Freeland
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
February 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
A major basic income supporter has been nominated in an upcoming byelection to replace Chrystia Freeland
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
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Two Canadian economists say UBI is unavoidable.
"Assuming that [AI] will wreak havoc on opportunities for people to support themselves through full-time employment, the right to income will need to be divorced from returns to wage labour to avoid immiserating those without adequate capital."
"Assuming that [AI] will wreak havoc on opportunities for people to support themselves through full-time employment, the right to income will need to be divorced from returns to wage labour to avoid immiserating those without adequate capital."
February 5, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Two Canadian economists say UBI is unavoidable.
"Assuming that [AI] will wreak havoc on opportunities for people to support themselves through full-time employment, the right to income will need to be divorced from returns to wage labour to avoid immiserating those without adequate capital."
"Assuming that [AI] will wreak havoc on opportunities for people to support themselves through full-time employment, the right to income will need to be divorced from returns to wage labour to avoid immiserating those without adequate capital."
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Godfather of AI Dr. Geoffrey Hinton suggests UBI
February 5, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Godfather of AI Dr. Geoffrey Hinton suggests UBI
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the best stimulus is trickle-up economics
putting cash in the hands of working families who will spend it and invest it in their local economy
putting cash in the hands of working families who will spend it and invest it in their local economy
February 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM
the best stimulus is trickle-up economics
putting cash in the hands of working families who will spend it and invest it in their local economy
putting cash in the hands of working families who will spend it and invest it in their local economy
A respected business CEO and Indigenous leader in the Senate saying we should send the basic income bill to committee
Let the evidence speak for itself
Let the evidence speak for itself
Canadian senator Marty Kline--respected CEO, finance, hockey, gaming, media, Indigenous leader.
“Automation and AI are reshaping our world… Canadians are asking for security, dignity and opportunity. A guaranteed livable income is one possible response, but not a simple one.”
“Automation and AI are reshaping our world… Canadians are asking for security, dignity and opportunity. A guaranteed livable income is one possible response, but not a simple one.”
February 4, 2026 at 5:15 AM
A respected business CEO and Indigenous leader in the Senate saying we should send the basic income bill to committee
Let the evidence speak for itself
Let the evidence speak for itself
Texas and Florida are so productive because they have no state income tax, but instead have higher property taxes. LVT is even better.
Canada needs more policymakers who understand this trade-off.
Canada needs more policymakers who understand this trade-off.
February 3, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Texas and Florida are so productive because they have no state income tax, but instead have higher property taxes. LVT is even better.
Canada needs more policymakers who understand this trade-off.
Canada needs more policymakers who understand this trade-off.
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Canadian senator Marty Kline--respected CEO, finance, hockey, gaming, media, Indigenous leader.
“Automation and AI are reshaping our world… Canadians are asking for security, dignity and opportunity. A guaranteed livable income is one possible response, but not a simple one.”
“Automation and AI are reshaping our world… Canadians are asking for security, dignity and opportunity. A guaranteed livable income is one possible response, but not a simple one.”
February 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Canadian senator Marty Kline--respected CEO, finance, hockey, gaming, media, Indigenous leader.
“Automation and AI are reshaping our world… Canadians are asking for security, dignity and opportunity. A guaranteed livable income is one possible response, but not a simple one.”
“Automation and AI are reshaping our world… Canadians are asking for security, dignity and opportunity. A guaranteed livable income is one possible response, but not a simple one.”
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UBI and AI advancement are symbiotic
It doesn't have to be doom and gloom
It can be hyperabundance, but we have to share the gains properly
It doesn't have to be doom and gloom
It can be hyperabundance, but we have to share the gains properly
Canada's largest-ever tech funding round
$1B Series C for Toronto self-driving car company Waabi, led by Uber ex-chief scientist & UofT superstar Raquel Urtasun
"Robotaxis are going to be much safer than human drivers"
Driving is the most common job for men
$1B Series C for Toronto self-driving car company Waabi, led by Uber ex-chief scientist & UofT superstar Raquel Urtasun
"Robotaxis are going to be much safer than human drivers"
Driving is the most common job for men
February 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM
UBI and AI advancement are symbiotic
It doesn't have to be doom and gloom
It can be hyperabundance, but we have to share the gains properly
It doesn't have to be doom and gloom
It can be hyperabundance, but we have to share the gains properly
Reposted by Floyd Marinescu
Canada's largest-ever tech funding round
$1B Series C for Toronto self-driving car company Waabi, led by Uber ex-chief scientist & UofT superstar Raquel Urtasun
"Robotaxis are going to be much safer than human drivers"
Driving is the most common job for men
$1B Series C for Toronto self-driving car company Waabi, led by Uber ex-chief scientist & UofT superstar Raquel Urtasun
"Robotaxis are going to be much safer than human drivers"
Driving is the most common job for men
February 3, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Canada's largest-ever tech funding round
$1B Series C for Toronto self-driving car company Waabi, led by Uber ex-chief scientist & UofT superstar Raquel Urtasun
"Robotaxis are going to be much safer than human drivers"
Driving is the most common job for men
$1B Series C for Toronto self-driving car company Waabi, led by Uber ex-chief scientist & UofT superstar Raquel Urtasun
"Robotaxis are going to be much safer than human drivers"
Driving is the most common job for men
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A top doc who's prescribed UBI and running for office
Yes, more of this
Yes, more of this
CANADA NEWS: University of Toronto Family Medicine Chair and basic income advocate Dr. Danielle Martin has been nominated to replace former Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland in upcoming Toronto by-election (University-Rosedale)
The healthcare case for guaranteed income security is overwhelming.
The healthcare case for guaranteed income security is overwhelming.
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A top doc who's prescribed UBI and running for office
Yes, more of this
Yes, more of this
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There are plenty of reasons but if we don’t give people a UBI people will die
It’s the same as food stamps,
“Thank you for approving me for food stamps but also if you didn’t I would starve and die because you have prevented me from self sufficiency by blocking the commons”
It’s the same as food stamps,
“Thank you for approving me for food stamps but also if you didn’t I would starve and die because you have prevented me from self sufficiency by blocking the commons”
Economists generally will agree that a well-designed basic income can support workers without major disincentives.
No study on UBI has shown a meaningful drop in employment, beyond students and new parents. We want those people to focus on school and raising the next gen.
No study on UBI has shown a meaningful drop in employment, beyond students and new parents. We want those people to focus on school and raising the next gen.
"Not only don't people work less when they are guaranteed an income, they might actually put in more effort at work. And the fact that they have more money to spend leads to the creation of more jobs."
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
February 3, 2026 at 5:32 AM
There are plenty of reasons but if we don’t give people a UBI people will die
It’s the same as food stamps,
“Thank you for approving me for food stamps but also if you didn’t I would starve and die because you have prevented me from self sufficiency by blocking the commons”
It’s the same as food stamps,
“Thank you for approving me for food stamps but also if you didn’t I would starve and die because you have prevented me from self sufficiency by blocking the commons”
Reposted by Floyd Marinescu
UBI means you can afford gas and work clothes and lunch.
More evidence that a well-designed basic income will support workers without major disincentives.
No study on UBI has shown a meaningful drop in employment, beyond students and new parents. We want those people to focus on school and raising the next gen.
No study on UBI has shown a meaningful drop in employment, beyond students and new parents. We want those people to focus on school and raising the next gen.
February 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM
UBI means you can afford gas and work clothes and lunch.