James
@nonzerosumjames.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/non-zero-sum-james/id1810797958 Writing, talking and doodling positive ideas at https://nonzerosum.games—a […]
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@laelisprite.bsky.social lol, much appreciated..
November 29, 2025 at 12:33 AM
@laelisprite.bsky.social lol, much appreciated..
@noticingclimate.bsky.social That's a great story, and fleshes out the many issues people in desperate poverty run into.
I think the research is valuable because it shows the IQ drops independently of the "common sense" barriers described by the author. The farmers were only under more […]
I think the research is valuable because it shows the IQ drops independently of the "common sense" barriers described by the author. The farmers were only under more […]
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November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
@noticingclimate.bsky.social That's a great story, and fleshes out the many issues people in desperate poverty run into.
I think the research is valuable because it shows the IQ drops independently of the "common sense" barriers described by the author. The farmers were only under more […]
I think the research is valuable because it shows the IQ drops independently of the "common sense" barriers described by the author. The farmers were only under more […]
@closingtags @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social Ooh, and this is how zero-sum thinking leads to negative-sum games.
November 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
@closingtags @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social Ooh, and this is how zero-sum thinking leads to negative-sum games.
@closingtags @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social Looks cool, alas, I'm on Mac, so I don't get to play games. Very interested in betrayal games though.
November 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
@closingtags @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social Looks cool, alas, I'm on Mac, so I don't get to play games. Very interested in betrayal games though.
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
There are two ways to be right about something.
1: refusing to acknowledge facts that contradict your position.
2: learning from facts that contradict your position and changing your mind.
And only one of these is valid. I'll let you work out which […]
There are two ways to be right about something.
1: refusing to acknowledge facts that contradict your position.
2: learning from facts that contradict your position and changing your mind.
And only one of these is valid. I'll let you work out which […]
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October 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
There are two ways to be right about something.
1: refusing to acknowledge facts that contradict your position.
2: learning from facts that contradict your position and changing your mind.
And only one of these is valid. I'll let you work out which […]
There are two ways to be right about something.
1: refusing to acknowledge facts that contradict your position.
2: learning from facts that contradict your position and changing your mind.
And only one of these is valid. I'll let you work out which […]
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
"The same deal could produce several other outcomes."
Which why statistics are important, statistics show what outcome is most likely. Like the numerous statistics I've referenced... and the statistics you've failed to provide.
I am not interested […]
"The same deal could produce several other outcomes."
Which why statistics are important, statistics show what outcome is most likely. Like the numerous statistics I've referenced... and the statistics you've failed to provide.
I am not interested […]
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October 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
"The same deal could produce several other outcomes."
Which why statistics are important, statistics show what outcome is most likely. Like the numerous statistics I've referenced... and the statistics you've failed to provide.
I am not interested […]
"The same deal could produce several other outcomes."
Which why statistics are important, statistics show what outcome is most likely. Like the numerous statistics I've referenced... and the statistics you've failed to provide.
I am not interested […]
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social Read the story:
https://nonzerosum.games/saidi.html
This is not a case of financial literacy, or the sort of manageable stress that hones your resilience. This is a case of a lack of government support, that you, if you're in a developed country […]
https://nonzerosum.games/saidi.html
This is not a case of financial literacy, or the sort of manageable stress that hones your resilience. This is a case of a lack of government support, that you, if you're in a developed country […]
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October 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social Read the story:
https://nonzerosum.games/saidi.html
This is not a case of financial literacy, or the sort of manageable stress that hones your resilience. This is a case of a lack of government support, that you, if you're in a developed country […]
https://nonzerosum.games/saidi.html
This is not a case of financial literacy, or the sort of manageable stress that hones your resilience. This is a case of a lack of government support, that you, if you're in a developed country […]
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
https://www.unicef.org/innocenti/media/5101/file/UNICEF-Cash-Transfer-Project-Research-Brief-2021.pdf
"The evidence generated from longitudinal mixed-methods impact evaluations across 10 SSA countries
shows that government-implemented unconditional […]
https://www.unicef.org/innocenti/media/5101/file/UNICEF-Cash-Transfer-Project-Research-Brief-2021.pdf
"The evidence generated from longitudinal mixed-methods impact evaluations across 10 SSA countries
shows that government-implemented unconditional […]
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October 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
https://www.unicef.org/innocenti/media/5101/file/UNICEF-Cash-Transfer-Project-Research-Brief-2021.pdf
"The evidence generated from longitudinal mixed-methods impact evaluations across 10 SSA countries
shows that government-implemented unconditional […]
https://www.unicef.org/innocenti/media/5101/file/UNICEF-Cash-Transfer-Project-Research-Brief-2021.pdf
"The evidence generated from longitudinal mixed-methods impact evaluations across 10 SSA countries
shows that government-implemented unconditional […]
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social If you're interested in data, check out: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/evidence-effect/unconditional-cash-transfers?utm_source=chatgpt.com
I also have anecdotes—my own experience with direct giving has been that I've given directly to a family […]
I also have anecdotes—my own experience with direct giving has been that I've given directly to a family […]
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October 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social If you're interested in data, check out: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/evidence-effect/unconditional-cash-transfers?utm_source=chatgpt.com
I also have anecdotes—my own experience with direct giving has been that I've given directly to a family […]
I also have anecdotes—my own experience with direct giving has been that I've given directly to a family […]
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
Again I'm not arguing that globalisation, micro-finance programs and education aren't effective.
What the article points out is that poverty itself actually makes it more difficult to make good decisions (by lowering IQ). So, levelling the playing […]
Again I'm not arguing that globalisation, micro-finance programs and education aren't effective.
What the article points out is that poverty itself actually makes it more difficult to make good decisions (by lowering IQ). So, levelling the playing […]
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October 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
Again I'm not arguing that globalisation, micro-finance programs and education aren't effective.
What the article points out is that poverty itself actually makes it more difficult to make good decisions (by lowering IQ). So, levelling the playing […]
Again I'm not arguing that globalisation, micro-finance programs and education aren't effective.
What the article points out is that poverty itself actually makes it more difficult to make good decisions (by lowering IQ). So, levelling the playing […]
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
"resources dwindle"
This is literally the definition of a lack of direct giving, and financial support. You're making the point that hand outs don't work, and here you evidence says the opposite; that a lack of hand outs doesn't work.
"poverty […]
"resources dwindle"
This is literally the definition of a lack of direct giving, and financial support. You're making the point that hand outs don't work, and here you evidence says the opposite; that a lack of hand outs doesn't work.
"poverty […]
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October 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
"resources dwindle"
This is literally the definition of a lack of direct giving, and financial support. You're making the point that hand outs don't work, and here you evidence says the opposite; that a lack of hand outs doesn't work.
"poverty […]
"resources dwindle"
This is literally the definition of a lack of direct giving, and financial support. You're making the point that hand outs don't work, and here you evidence says the opposite; that a lack of hand outs doesn't work.
"poverty […]
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social A great solution—one of many.
I'm not saying that financial literacy is unproductive, it's great, as I've said. It's you who is making the zero-sum case that it is the only way to alleviate poverty and that direct giving is ineffective.
You have not […]
I'm not saying that financial literacy is unproductive, it's great, as I've said. It's you who is making the zero-sum case that it is the only way to alleviate poverty and that direct giving is ineffective.
You have not […]
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October 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social A great solution—one of many.
I'm not saying that financial literacy is unproductive, it's great, as I've said. It's you who is making the zero-sum case that it is the only way to alleviate poverty and that direct giving is ineffective.
You have not […]
I'm not saying that financial literacy is unproductive, it's great, as I've said. It's you who is making the zero-sum case that it is the only way to alleviate poverty and that direct giving is ineffective.
You have not […]
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
These BS platitudes might help someone who happens to be on a self-help buzz to get motivated for 20 minutes, but they mainly serve to help the wealthy justify their privileged position in society, and justify not doing anything about the poverty […]
These BS platitudes might help someone who happens to be on a self-help buzz to get motivated for 20 minutes, but they mainly serve to help the wealthy justify their privileged position in society, and justify not doing anything about the poverty […]
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October 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
These BS platitudes might help someone who happens to be on a self-help buzz to get motivated for 20 minutes, but they mainly serve to help the wealthy justify their privileged position in society, and justify not doing anything about the poverty […]
These BS platitudes might help someone who happens to be on a self-help buzz to get motivated for 20 minutes, but they mainly serve to help the wealthy justify their privileged position in society, and justify not doing anything about the poverty […]
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
"Hardship is opportunity in disguise"
Says every whose idea of hardship is dropping their iPhone and living with a cracked screen while they wait for a replacement.
Having cancer does "make you stronger", having an abusive parent doesn't make you a […]
"Hardship is opportunity in disguise"
Says every whose idea of hardship is dropping their iPhone and living with a cracked screen while they wait for a replacement.
Having cancer does "make you stronger", having an abusive parent doesn't make you a […]
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October 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
"Hardship is opportunity in disguise"
Says every whose idea of hardship is dropping their iPhone and living with a cracked screen while they wait for a replacement.
Having cancer does "make you stronger", having an abusive parent doesn't make you a […]
"Hardship is opportunity in disguise"
Says every whose idea of hardship is dropping their iPhone and living with a cracked screen while they wait for a replacement.
Having cancer does "make you stronger", having an abusive parent doesn't make you a […]
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social Part 3:
I'm not interested in moralising about what individuals should do, that's entirely pointless, all we can do is set society up in a way that is as fair as possible, so that it is reasonable to expect pro-social behaviour from people.
And […]
I'm not interested in moralising about what individuals should do, that's entirely pointless, all we can do is set society up in a way that is as fair as possible, so that it is reasonable to expect pro-social behaviour from people.
And […]
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October 6, 2025 at 4:21 AM
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social Part 3:
I'm not interested in moralising about what individuals should do, that's entirely pointless, all we can do is set society up in a way that is as fair as possible, so that it is reasonable to expect pro-social behaviour from people.
And […]
I'm not interested in moralising about what individuals should do, that's entirely pointless, all we can do is set society up in a way that is as fair as possible, so that it is reasonable to expect pro-social behaviour from people.
And […]
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social Part 2:
Individuals don't choose to make bad decisions, they respond to conditions and incentives.
If they are treated fairly (given an even playing field) they're more likely to feel a part of society and contribute.
Those that feel alienated by […]
Individuals don't choose to make bad decisions, they respond to conditions and incentives.
If they are treated fairly (given an even playing field) they're more likely to feel a part of society and contribute.
Those that feel alienated by […]
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October 6, 2025 at 4:18 AM
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social Part 2:
Individuals don't choose to make bad decisions, they respond to conditions and incentives.
If they are treated fairly (given an even playing field) they're more likely to feel a part of society and contribute.
Those that feel alienated by […]
Individuals don't choose to make bad decisions, they respond to conditions and incentives.
If they are treated fairly (given an even playing field) they're more likely to feel a part of society and contribute.
Those that feel alienated by […]
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social I don't see this as an either/or it's a yes/and.
Financial literacy is great as is responsible spending.
Taking people out of desperate situations where they feel disempowered, and where they are afflicted by financial stress that renders them 13 […]
Financial literacy is great as is responsible spending.
Taking people out of desperate situations where they feel disempowered, and where they are afflicted by financial stress that renders them 13 […]
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October 6, 2025 at 4:12 AM
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social I don't see this as an either/or it's a yes/and.
Financial literacy is great as is responsible spending.
Taking people out of desperate situations where they feel disempowered, and where they are afflicted by financial stress that renders them 13 […]
Financial literacy is great as is responsible spending.
Taking people out of desperate situations where they feel disempowered, and where they are afflicted by financial stress that renders them 13 […]
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
"Economic systems are designed to keep people poor and co-dependent; which is what UBI would reinforce."
We are co-dependent.
The system fails in as much as it denies this fact.
Financial literacy doesn't get any purchase if those in poverty are […]
"Economic systems are designed to keep people poor and co-dependent; which is what UBI would reinforce."
We are co-dependent.
The system fails in as much as it denies this fact.
Financial literacy doesn't get any purchase if those in poverty are […]
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October 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
@nycework_braye @nonzerosumjames.bsky.social
"Economic systems are designed to keep people poor and co-dependent; which is what UBI would reinforce."
We are co-dependent.
The system fails in as much as it denies this fact.
Financial literacy doesn't get any purchase if those in poverty are […]
"Economic systems are designed to keep people poor and co-dependent; which is what UBI would reinforce."
We are co-dependent.
The system fails in as much as it denies this fact.
Financial literacy doesn't get any purchase if those in poverty are […]