The widening chasm between existing rental contracts and new leases in Germany's major cities is creating a burgeoning social and economic crisis, according to... https://news.osna.fm/?p=19021 | #news #cities #disparity #german #growth

Little leaf on a big leaf:

#ThatLeafHadAChild #leaves #disparity #autumn

And lastly, leaving you all with this essay by #DuskinWayne. The key takeaway I got from this is that wanting to achieve success isn't limited to capitalistic / selfish pursuits -- it can be utilized to create #ABetterWorld for everyone and the planet. (Note -- I don't agree with everything Duskin Wayne says, but I found it interesting in terms of thinking about 'what is human nature'?)

#StabilizedWorld: Social Welfare vs. Independent Pursuit of Success

Published 2025

"Imagine a future where technology has solved many of the world’s biggest problems, creating a society that is more stable and equitable. MIT’s Fourth Scenario, the 'Stabilized World,' envisions a society where basic needs—like healthcare, education, and income—are guaranteed for everyone. With the rise of artificial intelligence and automation, labor has been redefined, allowing people to focus on what truly matters to them. In this world, the question becomes: Is happiness found in the security of a welfare state, or in the personal achievements that come from pursuing one’s own version of success? According to the scenario, this societal stability follows a period of collapse that is predicted to occur between 2030 and 2060, as we face #EnvironmentalCrises and economic #disparity.

"In this future, social welfare isn’t just a safety net but a foundational element of society. No longer do individuals need to fear falling into poverty or being excluded from opportunities. With a guaranteed basic income and universal access to essential services, people are free to explore their passions, whether that’s launching a startup, creating art, or dedicating time to personal development. This system allows for creativity and innovation to flourish, but it also raises a fundamental question: What drives happiness—personal success or the stability that comes from being part of a secure, #collective society?

"Although basic needs are met for everyone, the desire to achieve more, whether in wealth, status, or recognition, doesn’t disappear. In fact, many would argue that the pursuit of success is what gives life meaning, even in a world where the basics are assured. While the 'Stabilized World' provides a cushion, individuals are still encouraged to push boundaries, create, and innovate. But here, success is not solely defined by financial #wealth or #fame. It is the result of personal effort, #creativity, and contribution to society’s #GreaterGood. The tension between achieving for oneself and achieving for the collective good creates a nuanced approach to happiness — one that blends personal fulfillment with a sense of responsibility to the whole.

"This balancing act is particularly evident in the realms of education and entrepreneurship. In a world where the pressure to survive has been lifted, more people are free to pursue their dreams and develop new ideas. But does this individual drive to succeed come at the cost of social cohesion? In this future, innovation and entrepreneurship are celebrated, but they must be seen in the context of societal well-being. As people rise to success, they are encouraged to think about how their achievements can improve the lives of others. The concept of wealth shifts, moving away from mere accumulation to the idea of access — being able to live a life that goes beyond survival to one of exploration, joy, and meaningful contribution.

"Ultimately, the 'Stabilized World' scenario presents a society where personal ambition and collective stability coexist. As people work to achieve their own goals, they do so in a framework that ensures the well-being of all. This makes us ask: Is true happiness found in the wealth we accumulate or in the security we offer one another? The pursuit of success is no longer just about individual triumph; it’s about how we can innovate, create, and live in ways that benefit everyone. In this future, we learn that the intersection of personal ambition and social welfare isn’t a battle to be won but a balance to be struck, with both paths leading to a richer, more fulfilling life for all."

Link to article (includes references):
https://www.duskinwayne.com/arts-and-culture-blogs/stabilized-world-social-welfare-vs-independent-pursuit-of-success

#SolarPunkSunday #SW #LtG #LimitsToGrowth #SolarPunk #GuaranteedIncomeForAll #UsingTechnologyForGood

Massive disparity in availability of allotments across UK, analysis reveals https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/sep/02/north-east-england-best-region-great-britain-allotments

#UnitedKingdom #UK #environment #disparity

"Decentralization does not diminish or dissipate economic potential. Rather, decentralization removes regional disparity because wealth is distributed almost equally everywhere." - P R Sarkar
Learn more about Prout at prout.info
#Prout #Economics #Decentralization #Wealth #Disparity

🎉🤣 Oh, look! A #heartwarming #tale of how rich kids get cured while the rest of the world takes notes. Because nothing screams progress like a #medical #success story that’s only accessible #to the privileged few. 💸👏
https://ourworldindata.org/childhood-leukemia-treatment-history #privilege #wealth #disparity #access #care #HackerNews #ngated

Exploring an Extreme Wealth Line

https://neweconomics.org/2025/01/exploring-an-extreme-wealth-line

#HackerNews #Exploring #Wealth #Inequality #Extreme #Wealth #Economic #Disparity #New #Economics

Fahmi: MCMC To Probe Disparities In 4G Coverage Among Telcos #4g #coverage #disparity #fahmifadzil #mcmc #telco

https://www.lowyat.net/2025/352072/fahmi-mcmc-to-probe-disparities-in-4g-coverage-among-telcos/

Nailed it. #Doonesbury #BannedWords #equality #disparity #race #gender #dei #science #CleanEnergy #etc
https://www.gocomics.com/doonesbury/2025/05/18

toying w/ watercolor brushes/style…

#CapitalismKills #Oligarchy #CEO #Trump #Bezos #Musk #NoBillionaires #NoCEOs #Economy #Disparity #FreeLuigi #Art #DigitalArt #ArtMarketplace #MastoArt #FediArt #Comic #Cartoon #Illustration #LGBTQ #Capitalism #Antifa

CAKE…

Cut the oligarchs down to size.
Remove their wealth.
Remove their privilege.
Remove their ego.
Off with their heads!

new illustration [future t-shirt] by me #BrentPruittArt

#CapitalismKills #CEO #Trump #Bezos #Musk #NoBillionaires #NoCEOs #Economy #Disparity #FreeLuigi #Art #DigitalArt #Art #ArtMarketplace #MastoArt #FediArt #Comic #Cartoon #Illustration #LGBTQ #Capitalism #Antifa

Not sure which #FunctionalDiversity / #disparity metric to use? Maybe these reflections in Ecography with Pedro Cardoso, Maria Jorgensen, @stefanomammola and Tom Matthews could help! #OA https://nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ecog.07580

#classism #eattherich #disparity #inequity #privilege #ClassStruggle

Lets make this one of the top election issues. It might even finally get youth out if there's a wealth tax.

#CdnPoli #Disparity

https://www.rmoutlook.com/beyond-local/canadas-top-ceos-make-210-times-more-than-the-average-worker-10029842

Crypto Industry Fun Facts:

#crypto #btc #bitcoin #cryptoReality #cryptocurrency #finance #investing #fintech #tech #scams #blockchain #eth #sol #tradFi #defi #nft #ponzi #facts #wisdom #quotes #funFacts #money #energy #policy #equality #disparity #wealthdisparity

Huge COP29 climate deal too little too late, poorer nations say #COP29 #GlobalSouth #ClimateFinance #developingnations #disparity #emissions https://bbc.com/news/articles/cd0gx4przejo?utm_source=cbnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2024-11-25&utm_campaign=Daily+Briefing+25+11+2024

#FelineHealthcare #dogs #disparity

Harmful Dust From Drying Lakes - Preserving Great Salt Lake (USA) Water Levels Decreases Ambient Dust And Racial Disparities In Population Exposure
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https://www.cell.com/one-earth/fulltext/S2590-3322(24)00249-5 <-- shared technical article
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[similar to the public health impacts and challenges faced by communities around the dying Salton Sea, amongst others...]
#GIS #spatial #mapping #pollution #dust #toxic #exposure #wind #publichealth #water #drought #GreatSaltLake #Utah #water #surfacewater #watersupply #climatechange #demographics #community #atrisk #minorities #income #disparity #humanhealth #mitigation #policy #planning #loss #drying #lake #terminallakes #inlandseas #ecology #habitat #lakebed #humanimpacts #mining #wateruse #overuse #desiccation #socialdisparity #incomedisparity #particulates

US maternal mortality rate far higher than in peer nations, report finds

The US has a far higher rate of #maternal #mortality than other peer wealthy nations,
and an extraordinary #disparity between white and Black Americans, according to a new brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.
The American outlier status persisted even as the maternal mortality rate has improved in the post-pandemic era, both in the US and globally.
“We could always be happy for going in the right direction, that’s for sure,” said Munira Z Gunja, senior researcher at the Commonwealth Fund’s international program in health policy and practice innovations. “But we still have a ways to go.”
The Commonwealth Fund report compares the US with 12 wealthy nations using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, better known as the OECD, a group of developed democracies.
Although OECD data is considered the gold standard for international comparison, researchers said there may be differences in how countries gather data.
Researchers found that in 💥2022, 22.3 US women per 100,000 died either during pregnancy or within a year of giving birth. 💥
That is a slight improvement from 2021, when American women died at a rate of 32.9 per 100,000.
Still, alarming disparities persist, particularly between white and Black mothers. White mothers in America died at a rate of 19 per 100,000 in 2022. By contrast,
💥Black mothers died at a rate of 49.5 per 100,000, or roughly 2.5 times the rate of white Americans.💥
🔥Nearly every demographic group of American mothers dies at a higher rate than all mothers in peer nations.
Norway, for instance, did not document a single maternal death. The United Kingdom, which conducts an in-depth investigation into every death, counted 5.5 maternal deaths per 100,000.
Notably, most of the deaths of American mothers
– more than 80%
– are #preventable, according to CDC data cited by the Commonwealth report.

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/article/2024/jun/05/maternal-mortality-rate?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other