Tom Pogson

Compiled Truth

Tom Pogson is a Victoria, BC-based basic income advocate and writer, known online as “Tom the BI Vic BC Guy.” He has been advocating for basic income online for approximately 5+ years (as of 2025). He is a Patreon creator writing about basic income, and his name appears in basic income endorsement lists and statements alongside other Canadian advocates. He is connected to the UBI Works network through scrumban outreach cards. [Source: Patreon, 2025-04-10; Lindsay Advocate statement; Basic Income Canada Network endorsements]

Role

• Basic income advocate and writer based in Victoria, BC
• Online persona: “Tom the BI Vic BC Guy”
• Patreon creator (basic income writing/advocacy)

Key Facts

• Advocating for basic income online for ~5+ years as of 2025 [Source: Patreon, 2025-04-10]
• Based in Victoria, BC — same city as Floyd Marinescu [Source: Patreon bio]
• Listed among signatories on basic income statements (e.g., “Statement on Basic Income: A Case for Women”) [Source: Lindsay Advocate]
• Active in Canadian basic income advocacy networks

Relevance to Hugh’s Brain

Tom Pogson is referenced in UBI Works’ scrumban outreach cards. As a Victoria-based UBI advocate, he represents the local advocacy network that connects to both UBI Works and Common Wealth Canada. His role and formal affiliation to UBI Works is to be confirmed — he appears in scrumban task references. [Source: Scrumban tasks, 2026-04-24]

See Also

• ubi-works — shared advocacy network
• universal-basic-income — primary advocacy area
• floyd-marinescu — fellow Victoria, BC resident

Timeline

• 2026-04-24 | First appeared in Hugh’s brain from scrumban outreach task extraction. Role and affiliation to be confirmed. [Source: Scrumban tasks, 2026-04-24]