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            <title><![CDATA[Making Housing Free... Again]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[1/2 of Americans are dissatisfied with their jobs. 2/3 of Americans say that they worry about money and nearly all of us are spending 3/4 of our income on cost of living (food, housing and transportation) expenses.So what does this having to do with Collective Housing??Studies on UBI have shown that, on average, an individual will experience a (10-15%) increase in economic productivity when they don’t have to worry about money. In addition, being satisfied with your work shows a similar incre...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2016/10/06/3-how-americans-view-their-jobs/#:~:text=About%20half%20(49%25)%20of,education%20and%20key%20job%20characteristics.">1/2 of Americans are dissatisfied</a> with their jobs. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.bankrate.com/banking/money-and-financial-stress-statistics/#:~:text=In%20October%202022%2C%20the%20APA,a%20significant%20source%20of%20stress.">2/3 of Americans say that they worry about money</a> and nearly all of us are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cesan.nr0.htm">spending 3/4 of our income on cost of living (food, housing and transportation) expenses</a>.</p><h2 id="h-so-what-does-this-having-to-do-with-collective-housing" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">So what does this having to do with Collective Housing??</h2><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_basic_income_pilots">Studies on UBI have shown that</a>, on average, an individual will experience a (10-15%) increase in economic productivity when they don’t have to worry about money.</p><p>In addition, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" class="dont-break-out" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/barnabylashbrooke/2023/07/13/job-satisfaction-is-key-to-workplace-productivity-but-how-do-you-get-it/#:~:text=Past%20research%20has%20drawn%20similar,put%20the%20figure%20at%2012%25.">being satisfied with your work shows a similar increase in productivity.</a></p><p><code>We can therefore create the assumption that approximately 1/2 of the US (or global) workforce is under-productive to the extent of ~25%.</code></p><figure float="none" data-type="figure" class="img-center" style="max-width: null;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/aa234c818880b90f25c97786635a082d406a519069e1706a7c914813919796df.jpg" alt="" blurdataurl="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=" nextheight="600" nextwidth="800" class="image-node embed"><figcaption HTMLAttributes="[object Object]" class="hide-figcaption"></figcaption></figure><p><code>Hypothesis :</code></p><p><code>Net Gain can be achieved by helping individuals become gainfully employed.</code></p><h2 id="h-when-costofliving-less-potentialgain-althyp-false" class="text-3xl font-header !mt-8 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">When costofLiving &lt; potentialGain … altHyp = false</h2><p>The question isn’t “<em>what does this have to do with CoHousing</em>” but rather, “<em>how can we decrease COL expenses while increasing success rates</em>”</p><ul><li><p>coHousing can be purchased in rural locations allowing for decrease housing costs</p></li><li><p>providing on-site amenities allows for decrease transportation costs</p></li><li><p>sharing food costs / production can decrease food expenses</p></li></ul><p>Additionally, positive network effects will be experienced as the member count grows</p><ul><li><p>members can assist with job training / mentorship</p></li><li><p>potential new businesses can be created via collaborative efforts</p></li><li><p>employment opportunities can occur via in-network businesses or external referrals</p></li></ul><h3 id="h-as-members-increase-their-economic-output-some-portion-will-become-paying-clients-creating-brand-loyal-customers-and-further-subsidizing-the-cost-of-acquiring-new-members" class="text-2xl font-header !mt-6 !mb-4 first:!mt-0 first:!mb-0">As members increase their economic output, some portion will become paying clients, creating brand loyal customers and further subsidizing the cost of acquiring new members.</h3><p><code>Did you enjoy reading this post? Are you excited about decentralized network states, improved economic access to all universal basic income?</code> <br><br>Use the button below to subscribe to this blog OR message me on telegram / discord</p><p>                         Telegram : ordinaryb0b                Discord : ordinary_b0b</p><div data-type="subscribeButton" class="center-contents"><a class="email-subscribe-button" href="null">Subscribe</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
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