Manu Delgado-Medrano

Humans. Purpose. Cities. Wellbeing. Economics. Sustainability. Independent Consultant and Coach

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

Why are we obsessed with building wealth? Is it a conscious, rational decision or is it a compulsive response to the anxiety that arises from living in a society that has abandoned us? What are the costs of this compulsive struggle? https://t.co/0e4V3wftY5

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

Land is a unique resource—scarce, finite, vital, and unsubstitutable. We must not treat it as a commodity for private gain. We must treat it for what it is, a public good that belongs to all of us. https://t.co/r2trx2KZfC

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

Burning Questions: On Land, Property, and Other Issues

Q1: What is the alternative to the current housing system?
Q2: Are you opposed to the private ownership of property?
Q3: Are you saying that I should rent rather than own?

#Uncommonwealth #Land

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[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written 72 years ago. It saddens me to see how far we still remain from those lofty ideals. Worth rereading: https://t.co/n6LCX20mks

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

Dear Millennial: You did the unthinkable, you bought a home and now all is well. I’d hate to burst your bubble, but the destructive and unsustainable housing system you just bought into will eventually crush you too. Here's why you need to change it. https://t.co/2psv9N883m

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

Society has decided that unearned income received by landlords is justifiable, even commendable. Yet the source of these windfalls is value that is created not by them but by others. So, why do we accept this appropriation? Is this not tantamount to theft? https://t.co/U3JnrKabUq

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

Happy almost 20th birthday and thank you, #Wikipedia! https://t.co/wjXTQVR8BN

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

What a shameful day for our country. I can only hope these horrendous events unite us as a nation in condemning Trump and all those who threaten our democracy. Insurrection is not acceptable. Enough is enough is enough...

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

The #housingaffordability crisis was not caused by our inability to build more homes or even a lack of land. Rather, the problem is our land tenure system, which commoditizes land and is fundamentally incompatible with providing housing for all Americans. https://t.co/uTSB3IMZc0

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

Universal basic ownership: an interesting new idea worth considering that would ensure all workers would receive meaningful equity in addition to wages #ubo: https://t.co/omt3wMniOw

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

I look forward to a #LaborDay in which ALL Americans receive living wages and robust benefits, meaningful real wage growth over time, and equal pay for all, regardless of gender or race

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

Actually, there are a few things I'd like to say...

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

@F1Help This is unacceptable. We have been waiting for months and now missed seeing the first race live. I expect a full refund for my F1 TV Pro subscription. You all had months to prepare for this!!

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

"Right now, we have the collective goodwill to effect real change in America and to propel us into a brighter future that breaks free from the chaos and division of the past..."

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[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

Modular housing must be part of the solution for alleviating the affordability crisis. Perhaps the big challenge for now will be to normalize it and its adoption; certainly this will be something we need to consider from a behavioral perspective!

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[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

Could floating cities really be the next big thing in real estate? Will they be able to alleviate the pressure we have placed on land and the environment? Seems like an idea worth testing out! #floatingcities #UNHabitat

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[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

Going vegan 2/3 of the time would lead to a 60% reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions. Going full vegan, 85%...Count me in!
https://t.co/kFBrdaAm6p via @TheEconomist

[BVA Nudge Consulting @BVANudgeConsult]

@JMantashian and @hebermdm are presenting today at the #FD1Conference on the application of #behavioralscience to organizational behavior. For a sneak peak check out her Q&A with the organizers. #nudge #diversity

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

A great post on how to use behavioral science to promote diversity and inclusion #fd1 #Nudge

[Manu Delgado-Medrano @manudelmed]

It's a shame Manhattan will continue to ban e-scooters. E-scooters would improve mobility on the island AND would be a really powerful complement to congestion pricing. If we are going to ban anything, we should ban cars below 14th...NYC, get it together!

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