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lain, author of the quixote · 3w
> DUBLIN, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Ireland rolled out a permanent basic income scheme for the arts on Tuesday, pledging to pay 2,000 creative workers 325 euros ($387) per week following a trial that partici...
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@lain, author of the quixote from what i understand the application process is based on the "projects", not the applicant's current occupation. if the cleaning lady wants to take three years to work on a project of her own she can apply.

simple fact of the matter is that if you desire a future with any art whatsoever that isn't AIsloρ / commercial capeshit these types of programs are going to become necessary. the market (such that it actually exists) does not create enough demand for original, authentic art in the same way it creates demand for cleaners.
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lain, author of the quixote · 3w
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpqw88mpjkxg5gs7erzmyh6ed494y0nmyt0uyf8lncs046ksgpe63dsvs5dtm i still don't see the part where 'artists' should be able to take money from othres because third parties want 'art' but aren't willing to pay for it.