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Andrew White
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Academic/writer. Senior lecturer in Culture, Media & Creative Industries @ KCL. Researches: universal basic income; music streaming platforms
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Andrew White @apw1970.bsky.social · Oct 29
After a long, meandering journey of a few years or more, I’m very happy to have got this over the line.

link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Inequality in the Digital Economy
This book argues for universal basic income as a response to structural problems in the digital economy, emphasizing its benefits and refuting objections.
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scottsantens.com
New article from me about the Marshall Islands becoming the first country with a Universal Basic Income, what the details are, how it came to be, and what may come next.

Side note: It's hard to express how big a deal this is, especially for me personally. I hope this is the first of many dominoes.
The Marshall Islands Just Quietly Implemented the First National Universal Basic Income (UBI)
How the Marshall Islands built the first nationwide universal basic income, funded by a US-capitalized Compact Trust Fund, and what it means for UBI everywhere.
scottsantens.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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yuanfenyang.bsky.social
We in Reading are proud of the many immigrant diasporas who have enriched our town’s economy and culture. Many immigrant families in Reading, such as Hong Kong BNO citizens, have asked me about the government’s future plans concerning indefinite leave to remain.
November 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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kingsartshums.bsky.social
🎧 More and more artists are leaving Spotify. What are the political and economic reasons driving the exodus? And how can you support your favourite musicians?

Read Dr Andrew White's @apw1970.bsky.social @kingscmci.bsky.social article for @theconversation.com 🔽
COMMENT: Why musicians are leaving Spotify – and what it means for the music you love | King's College London
Spotify is haemorrhaging artists. In the last few months alone a handful of indie bands have exited the streaming platform. If that includes some of your favourite musicians, you may be wondering how ...
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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kingscmci.bsky.social
🎵 Why are musicians leaving Spotify?

Streaming transformed the industry, but concerns over fair compensation and creative control are driving change. Could this shift redefine how we access and value music?

Dr Andrew White @apw1970.bsky.social explains for @theconversation.com ⤵️
COMMENT: Why musicians are leaving Spotify – and what it means for the music you love | King's College London
Spotify is haemorrhaging artists. In the last few months alone a handful of indie bands have exited the streaming platform. If that includes some of your favourite musicians, you may be wondering how ...
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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socrates17.bsky.social
"UBI-related experiments consistently find evidence that no participant responds to UBI experiments by dropping out of the labor force. Yes, some people reduce their hours of work, but the decline in work effort (if any) is clearly within a sustainable range."
November 15, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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mrjamesob.bsky.social
Farage, Boris Johnson & Rees-Mogg apparently plotting assaults on UK democracy with Bannon, who was reporting back to Epstein. Nothing to see here, newspaper folk…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Emails highlight Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon relationship
New documents show the pair discussing travel arrangements and UK politics in messages from 2018.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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uk.theconversation.com
The exodus reflects a general concern that major tech companies are too cosy with the Trump administration.
Why musicians are leaving Spotify – and what it means for the music you love
The exodus reflects a general concern that major tech companies are too cosy with the Trump administration.
tcnv.link
November 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
apw1970.bsky.social
Why musicians are leaving Spotify – and what it means for the music you love
theconversation.com/why-musician...
Why musicians are leaving Spotify – and what it means for the music you love
The exodus reflects a general concern that major tech companies are too cosy with the Trump administration.
theconversation.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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davidbowienews.bsky.social
On this day in 1964..

David Bowie's "Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Men with Long Hair"
David Bowie’s “Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Men with Long Hair” (1964)
17 year old David Jones (Bowie) was interviewed on BBC Tonight programme by Cliff Michelmore as the founder of The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-haired Men! The interview, by…
www.davidbowienews.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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moh-kohn.bsky.social
Three points I keep repeating
1. Left and liberal voters actually really exist
2. The right and "centre" are trying to rule without liberals - they are way out over their skis
3. Reports of right wing total information control are greatly exaggerated
yougov.co.uk YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 8d
🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?

Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%

Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44

yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
November 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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peterjukes.bsky.social
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump - brilliant stuff from @davidallengreen.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/emptycit...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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amanda.ie
I am looking forward to participating in this event.
Belfast Media Panel - Future in Frame - Public Service Media in a shared island www.belfastmediafestival.co.uk/schedules/fu... #belfastmediafestival
Future in Frame - Public Service Media in a Shared Island - Belfast Media Festival
www.belfastmediafestival.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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rollingstone.com
A new class action lawsuit against Spotify alleges the company has “turned a blind eye” to “mass-scale fraudulent streaming” on its platform and that one musician in particular has been the beneficiary of “billions” of fake streams: Drake.
Lawsuit Against Spotify Claims 'Billions' of Drake Streams Were 'Fraudulent'
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November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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deanobeidallah.bsky.social
Trump is not actually president. Who is running the White House? This pardon is legally invalid.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17d
O'DONNELL: Why did you pardon Changpeng Zhao?

TRUMP: Are you ready? I don't know who he is

O'DONNELL: His crypto exchange Binance helped facilitate a $2b purchase of World Liberty Financial's stablecoin. And they you pardoned him.

TRUMP: Here's the thing -- I know nothing about it
November 3, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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reecedinsdale.bsky.social
I loved everything about this production.
Good times! 👍
stargirl1620.bsky.social stargirl1620.bsky.social @stargirl1620.bsky.social · 17d
Just watched This House by James Graham.
I didn't realize @reecedinsdale.bsky.social was in it what an excellent piece of theatre sharp,witty,you learn so much about the whips.🎭

Please watch if you are a fan of Reece he is excellent a
powerhouse on the stage.

www.ntathome.com/videos/this-...
This House: Full Play
www.ntathome.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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richardsedgley.bsky.social
Calls grow for basic income scheme for artists in England and Wales after Ireland’s success

leftfootforward.org/2025/11/call...
Calls grow for basic income scheme for artists in England and Wales after Ireland’s success
"The positive economic impact this report has revealed is a very encouraging outcome for the sector and the general public."
leftfootforward.org
November 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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torstenbell.bsky.social
After a week of faffing around the @dailymail.co.uk have agreed to apologise. Here it is. Fingers crossed for fewer lies/smears dressed up as news in future
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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nicolasberggruen.bsky.social
As AI spreads across all enterprises, our divided societies will fracture further unless there is some form of distribution that shares the wealth.

My piece on Universal Basic Capital in the @financialtimes.com mes.com

www.ft.com/content/9b93...
Universal basic credit would create a fair AI economy
Predistribution, not redistribution, is needed to close the inequality gap
www.ft.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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scottsantens.com
New on my Substack about how the election that just happened in the Netherlands may soon result in the Dutch attaining first place in the race for Universal Basic Income. What happened and why did it happen? Give it a read!
The Netherlands May Become the First Country With a Universal Basic Income
D66's Dutch election win was fueled by a universal basic income plan, backed by trials showing removing work rules boosts well-being without hurting employment
open.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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scottsantens.com
This just happened in the The Netherlands today. The centrist "D66" party, running on a platform that includes a universal basic income, won the most votes, positioning its leader to become the new PM. You heard that right, UBI is now a moderate position there and seen as a pragmatic solution to AI.
D66's Rise on Social Liberal Platform Sparks Debate on Shifting Political Labels The Hague - The strong performance of the Dutch political party Democrats 66 (D66) in the general election on October 29, 2025, where they tied for the most seats, has ignited a conversation about the evolution of political ideologies. Running on an explicitly social liberal platform, D66's success, which included a proposal for an "individual basic amount" akin to a Universal Basic Income (UBI), has led many to observe a notable shift in how such policies are framed – from being decried as "Socialist" just a few years ago to now being considered "pragmatic centrism." In the recent election, D66, led by Rob Jetten, secured 26 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives, a significant gain that positioned them as a major force in the coalition negotiations.[1][2] Their campaign was characterized by a positive and forward-looking message, with analysts noting that voters were drawn to their "stable, centrist coalition" appeal.[3] A key plank of their platform was the introduction of an "individual basic amount," a policy aimed at simplifying the current complex benefits system.[4] This proposal is seen by many as a form of UBI, an idea that has been debated in the Netherlands for decades. Historically, the concept of a basic income has seen support from various corners of the Dutch political landscape. As far back as the 1990s, figures within D66 publicly favored the idea.[4] The GreenLeft party (GroenLinks) has also previously endorsed a form of negative income tax with the long-term goal of a basic income.[4] However, mainstream parties, including the Labour Party (PvdA) and the conservative VVD, have historically been more hesitant or outright opposed, often raising concerns about the work ethic and the underlying principles of the existing social security system.[5] The recent success of D66's proposal has prompted reflection on a potential shift in the political discourse. D66's "Individual Basic Amount": A Closer Look at the Proposal The social-liberal party D66 has centered its successful 2025 election campaign on a significant overhaul of the Dutch social security system, introducing a proposal for an "individual basic amount" for every adult citizen. This plan, a cornerstone of their manifesto, aims to replace the current complex web of benefits and allowances with a single, more direct form of income support. Core Principles of the Proposal: The fundamental idea behind the "individual basic amount" is to provide a foundational income floor for all adults in the Netherlands.[1][2] This would function in two primary ways: For those with sufficient income: It would act as a tax credit, reducing their overall tax burden.[3][4] For those with little to no income: It would be disbursed as a direct cash payment.[3][4] This system is designed to simplify the current labyrinthine benefits system, which D66 argues is overly bureaucratic and often difficult for citizens to navigate.[1] The party's manifesto explicitly states the goal is to move towards a system that offers more financial security and simplicity. Phasing Out Existing Benefits: A key component of the proposal is the gradual elimination of several existing allowances. The health and childcare allowances are specifically targeted to be eventually scrapped and integrated into the new "individual basic amount."[5] This consolidation is intended to streamline support and reduce the administrative overhead associated with the current multi-benefit system. Funding the Transition: D66 plans to finance this ambitious overhaul through a broader restructuring of the tax system. One of the primary funding mechanisms outlined is the phasing out of the existing mortgage interest tax relief.[6] Additionally, the party has proposed increasing taxes on wealth and introducing a "millionaire's tax" to generate further revenue. This approach signals a shift in the tax burden...
October 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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lebassett.bsky.social
Reporters (every day): are you seeking a third term

Trump: the constitution says I can’t run again, unfortunately

Reporters: but you could run for vp?!!!

Trump: sure but people wouldn’t like that, it’s too cute

Reporters: there have to be other ways sir. We will find them for you, stand by
October 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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scottsantens.com
30,000 jobs *poof* gone, which would be fine if automation actually benefitted us all instead of just massively enriching a few soon-to-be trillionaires while depressing incomes for most everyone else. Both universal basic income and healthcare need to be part of our more automated future.

Or else.
Exclusive: Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts, sources say
Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning Tuesday, as the company works to pare expenses and compensate for overhiring during the peak demand of the pandemic, according to three people familiar with the matter.
www.reuters.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:47 AM
apw1970.bsky.social
A very good article here on the basic income and the particular benefits for musicians and other creative workers.
scottsantens.com Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 28d
I was interviewed for an article for UBC (União Brasileira de Compositores) — Brazil’s non-profit collective management organization for music rights holders — about Ireland's soon to be permanent basic income for artists program. This is the English translation of the article written in Portugese.
Irish Government Proposes Basic Income For Artists
Irish government plans to implement permanent basic income program of €325 ($361) a week for 2,000 professionals in the creative sector; an expert backs the initiative The following is the English ...
www.scottsantens.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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eddavey.libdems.org.uk
People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to “go home”. This is their home.

I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
October 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
apw1970.bsky.social
Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts scheme's indefinite extension is a significant boon for Irish artists, and those fighting for better working conditions in the creative industries elsewhere. I have written about it here:
theconversation.com/irelands-bas...
@kingscmci.bsky.social #UBI #BasicIncome
Ireland’s basic income scheme for artists points at how governments could help sectors in crisis
It’s one of the first to make it out of the pilot stage and to offer a subsistence level payment.
theconversation.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM