Some thoughts that are not related to the topic of research but rather the program:<p>- I love the idea of YC sponsoring research.<p>- Some more information about the program itself would be helpful. 5 years is long for a research program. What does this cover? Income for the researcher, other costs, are they required to live in SV or maybe somewhere else?<p>- Where are the sponsored basic income people supposed to live&#x2F;how will they be selected? Any plans for this already?<p>- (!) Important: Please make it a requirement for the research to be as open as possible. Require datasets to be made available and all publications to be made available online (if journals&#x2F;conferences make sure they have Open Access). Also make the research process as open as possible.<p>- Consider making the application process as open as possible, too. Publish the materials&#x2F;proposal that was submitted by the &quot;winner&quot;. Possibly publish unsuccessful applications with some comments as well. I know that this isn&#x27;t going to be a high priority but there&#x27;s a distinct lack of feedback for unsuccessful grant proposals in science.