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An options trader-turned-economic philosopher is slamming Bitcoin as a contagion — and as a former backer of the cryptocurrency, he should know.

Ex-Crypto Backer: Bitcoin Is a “Contagious Disease” and It’s About to Get Nasty

By Noor Al-Sibai

A 2012 study co-authored by famed behavioral scientist Dan Ariely about honesty was more than likely based on falsified data, according to an investigation.

Scientists Studying Honesty Used Fabricated Data

By Victor Tangermann

An economist examined the possible effects the discovery of aliens among our midst could have on global markets.

Economics Professor: UFOs Could Be a Big Deal For the Economy

By Victor Tangermann

New economic research shows that ending lockdowns early and re-opening businesses would cause twice the economic damage as staying the course.

New Research: Ending Lockdown Would Hurt the Economy Even More

By Dan Robitzski

A growing body of evidence suggests that people who dabble in all sorts of fields are better at predicting the future than narrowly-focused experts.

Specific People Are Weirdly Good at Predicting the Future

By Dan Robitzski

Stockton, California, is in the early stages of its experimental trial of a universal basic income trial. A small group of people is getting $500 per month.

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A California City Just Launched a Basic Income Trial

By Dan Robitzski

India is about to launch a basic income experiment that will provide cash payments to each of its 610,000 citizens — reportedly the largest in history.

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India Is Launching the Largest Basic Income Experiment in History

By Jon Christian

Federal research into universal basic income shows that regular cash payments don't reduce employment at all. In fact, it seems to help.

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A New Study Shows Basic Income Doesn’t Deter People From Working

By Dan Robitzski

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Former General: The US Will Likely Fight a War With China

By Dan Robitzski

Automation Could Destroy Poor Economies, Says Historian

Automation Could Destroy Poor Economies, Says Historian

By Jon Christian

If Artificial Intelligence Only Benefits a Select Few, Everyone Loses

Artificial Intelligence

If Artificial Intelligence Only Benefits a Select Few, Everyone Loses

By Dan Robitzski

Supply and demand don't matter anymore. Bill Gates says that American politicians have failed to adjust to an economy based on software and code.

Bill Gates Says We Need New Economic Models That Take Tech Into Account

By Dan Robitzski

Ready To Work Until You Die? Economists Recommend Delaying Retirement To Afford Old Age

Ready To Work Until You Die? Economists Recommend Delaying Retirement To Afford Old Age

By Dan Robitzski

Trump's opinion of Musk

Trump <3s Musk, Might Let His Tweets Dictate Economic Policy

Elon Musk Wants to Give Power to Puerto Rico. Will it Cause More Harm Than Good?

Elon Musk Wants to Give Power to Puerto Rico. Will it Cause More Harm Than Good?

By Alexandra Ossola

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Health & Medicine

Researchers Discover Why Lower Socioeconomic Status Can Lead to a Shorter Life

By Chelsea Gohd

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Schools Are Officially Accepting Bitcoin for Tuition

New Report Claims UBI Would Grow the U.S. Economy by $2.5 Trillion

New Report Claims UBI Would Grow the U.S. Economy by $2.5 Trillion

Get Ready. Renowned Bitcoin Trader Says the Currency Will Hit $15,000 in 2017.

Get Ready. Renowned Bitcoin Trader Says the Currency Will Hit $15,000 in 2017.

Mark Cuban Asserts That Bitcoin is Not Currency

Mark Cuban Asserts That Bitcoin is Not Currency

By Chelsea Gohd

Basic Income Could be the Answer To Unravel the Greatest Problem of Our Era

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Basic Income Could be the Answer To Unravel the Greatest Problem of Our Era

By Scott Santens

Watch Live: Will Universal Basic Income Change Our Lives for Good or Bad?

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Watch Live: Will Universal Basic Income Change Our Lives for Good or Bad?

By Jolene Creighton

Thousands to Receive Basic Income in Finland

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Thousands to Receive Basic Income in Finland

By Nordic think tank Demos Helsinki

Interview: Michel Bauwens on Peer-To-Peer Economics and Its Role in Reshaping Our World

From Quarks to Quasars

Interview: Michel Bauwens on Peer-To-Peer Economics and Its Role in Reshaping Our World

By Daniel Araya