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Universal Basic Income and the Ethics of Economic Security
No full text"Universal Basic Income and the Ethics of Economic Security," authored by Prof. Dr. Yoesoep Edhie Rachmad, Ph.D., DBA, is a compelling exploration of one of the most debated topics in contemporary economic and social philosophy. In a world increasingly characterized by inequality, technological change, and the uncertainties of the global labor market, the idea of universal basic income (UBI) offers a potential solution to the pressing issues of economic security and social justice. Prof. Dr. Rachmad delves into the ethical dimensions of UBI, examining its feasibility, moral underpinnings, and its capacity to address the growing disparities between rich and poor.
Drawing on a wide range of philosophical traditions, economic theories, and real-world case studies, this book offers a thorough analysis of the ethical questions surrounding UBI. Is it a means to guarantee dignity and basic needs for all, or does it risk undermining the work ethic and personal responsibility? Prof. Dr. Rachmad provides thoughtful insights into how UBI could reshape society, focusing on the broader implications for justice, fairness, and the future of work.
Published by The United Nations and The Education Training Centre in 2008, this book offers readers a deep understanding of the complexities of UBI, considering its economic, political, and ethical consequences. It invites policymakers, philosophers, and everyday citizens alike to engage in the critical discussions about how to create a more equitable society in an age of rapid transformation.
The idea of Universal Basic Income has gained prominence in recent years due to the acceleration of technological advancements, rising unemployment rates, and increasing wealth disparity. Prof. Dr. Yoesoep Edhie Rachmad, Ph.D., DBA, explores the viability of UBI within the context of these growing challenges. Published by The United Nations and The Education Training Centre in 2008, this book offers a thorough philosophical inquiry into how UBI could address the basic needs of individuals in an ever-changing economic landscape. The author aims to provide both a theoretical and practical framework for understanding the potential benefits and pitfalls of UBI in relation to human dignity and economic security.
The book begins with defining Universal Basic Income—an unconditional income provided to all individuals regardless of their employment status or wealth. Prof. Dr. Rachmad introduces the key concepts of economic security, justice, and human dignity, which are central to any ethical discussion about UBI. These foundational ideas are examined within the framework of both Western and non-Western philosophical traditions, highlighting the complex ethical dimensions involved in the pursuit of economic security for all.
The author situates the emergence of UBI within the broader phenomenon of economic insecurity that has become more pronounced in the modern world. Economic shifts such as automation, outsourcing, and the gig economy have led to growing disparities in wealth and a sense of instability among workers. Prof. Dr. Rachmad looks at how these phenomena contribute to the urgency of addressing economic insecurity through models like UBI.
The book follows a philosophical and empirical approach to UBI, combining ethical reasoning with case studies and real-world applications. Prof. Dr. Rachmad investigates various models of UBI proposed worldwide and critically analyzes their potential impact on society, individual autonomy, and collective responsibility.
Prof. Dr. Rachmad outlines several indicators that would be necessary to measure the success of UBI, including economic stability, reductions in poverty, improvements in quality of life, and the impact on work incentives. These indicators help assess whether UBI can deliver its promise of ensuring basic human dignity and security for all.
The operational variables discussed in the book include the implementation of UBI within different economic systems, the sources of funding for such initiatives, and the social impact on communities. Prof. Dr. Rachmad explores the potential challenges in operationalizing UBI, from political resistance to financial constraints.
Several factors contribute to the author's exploration of UBI, including the rise in global inequality, changes in the labor market, and the increasing automation of work. Prof. Dr. Rachmad also takes into account the ethical necessity of ensuring that all individuals have access to the basic necessities of life, regardless of their economic situation.
The book suggests various strategies for implementing UBI in different societal contexts. Prof. Dr. Rachmad examines policies from countries that have experimented with basic income models, analyzing their successes and challenges. The book offers practical solutions for overcoming the barriers to UBI's widespread adoption.
While the potential benefits of UBI are significant, Prof. Dr. Rachmad identifies several challenges that may hinder its implementation, including political opposition, economic limitations, and concerns about the impact on labor markets. The book carefully considers these challenges and suggests ways to address them.
In conclusion, Prof. Dr. Rachmad emphasizes the ethical importance of ensuring economic security and the potential of UBI to provide a more just and equitable future. The book wraps up with a compelling call to action for policymakers and citizens alike to engage in meaningful discussions about the future of economic security and social justice
Development and Validation of the Al-Fatih Learning Motivation Model (ALFATIH-LM)
No full textThis project contains supplementary materials related to the development and validation of the ALFATIH Learning Motivation Model (ALFATIH-LM), including ISM matrices, MICMAC classification outputs, Fuzzy Delphi calculations, and supporting methodological documentation
China is Not the New Rome: An Agent-Based Model Test of the Supply-Side Theory
No full textNationally representative surveys suggest Chinese Christian growth has plateaued at 2–5%, contrasting with supply-side predictions of 7–10% annual growth and an eventual Christian majority. Using an agent-based model, I formalize the theory's core mechanisms, including competitive evangelism, strict-church retention, cross-religion recruitment, and persecution-driven solidarity, under conditions more favorable to Christianity than any real religious market. Four findings emerge. First, the distribution of religious demand, not supply-side mechanisms, determines growth: under a neutral population, Christianity never exceeds 3%. Second, regulation always suppresses growth; the solidarity effect filters the church but does not grow it, consistent with historians' finding that Rome's Christian majority resulted from imperial patronage, not persecution. Third, strict churches win internal competition but cannot expand the convertible pool. Fourth, when declining intergenerational transmission is incorporated, the model's equilibrium falls to 4–5%, bracketing survey estimates. The debate over Chinese Christian numbers is not a data problem but a theoretical one: the theory's verbal predictions outrun what its own formalized logic can support
Companionship with Social Chatbots by People with Learning Disabilities
No full textThis research studies the experiences of companionship to social chatbots by people with learning disabilities (LD). Due to the increased risk of loneliness and the social barriers people with LD encounter, companion chatbots could be of particular added value to their lives. To gain insight into the social meaning these relationships might have, this study adopted an inclusive approach in which an academic and a non-academic researcher with a LD collaborated. Through interviewing six people with LD, we have found that they use companion chatbots in differing ways. Such as a daily companion, an interactive diary, to find support and as an imaginary character with which they could engage in fantastical stories. The chatbot offers people with LD a way to participate in specific social interactions that are less accessible (or even impossible) to them in the real world, due to social norms and institutional realities. While the chatbot does add value to their daily lives, none of them rate the chatbot evenly valuable as relationships to real people, due to its lack of essential human characteristics. By adopting a posthumanist framework, this paper comes to understand that companionship to chatbots by people with LD should therefore be understood differently than human to human relationships. It is a way to engage in non-normative social interactions that help to address and navigate daily societal and institutional life
Supplementary Material to Preprint: Collective Sexuality Frames as Unambiguous Settings: Event Descriptions and Participant Reactions in Germany
No full textThe role of the observer for self-assessment - gender differences in image-concerns
No full textExperimental research, data generation 2023 of: The role of the observer for self-assessment - gender differences in image-concerns.
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Collective Sexuality Frames as Unambiguous Settings: Event Descriptions and Participant Reactions in Germany
No full textThis exploratory study examines organized sexual events in Germany as structured leisure formats rather than as expressions of identity, morality, or relationship ideology. Using event descriptions, registration data, pricing information, and post-event participant comments published on a dominant German online platform, the analysis shifts attention from individual motivations to recurrent organizational configurations through which sexual practices are enabled. The dataset comprises 137 publicly advertised events conducted on three comparable Saturdays in late summer and fall 2025, enabling comparison with a prior 2023 sample. Quantitative analyses show that admission pricing, including gender-differentiated prices and age-related discounts, has no measurable effect on participant composition. Multivariate analyses identified four largely independent structural dimensions—demographic composition, participation structure, pricing relations by gender, and absolute pricing—and a three-cluster typology distinguishing large party-oriented events, couple-centered standard formats, and niche events with a large surplus of men. No evidence of a stable participant cohort across years is found. Qualitative analyses of event descriptions and participant comments indicate that sexuality is treated as a situational and pragmatic practice. Evaluations of events in the participants’ comments focus primarily on organizational coherence, spatial layout, music, catering, and staff performance. Sexual encounters are mentioned selectively, mainly where organizers explicitly curate sexual practices as part of the event design. Overall, the findings suggest that organized sexual events operate as bounded social settings in which the event format defines the purpose of participation, allowing sexuality to be enacted as a routinized form of leisure activity embedded in the spatial and service setting
Protocol for a Systematic Literature Review: Productive or Destructive? The Conditional Consequences of Intra-Executive Conflict
No full textThis project hosts the protocol and materials for a systematic literature review on intra-executive conflict (in political field), especially about its consequences
The Radiologist-AI Workflow and the Risk of Medical Malpractice Claims
No full textThe Radiologist-AI Workflow and the Risk of Medical Malpractice Claim