A basic income tied to GDP per capita would be interesting. If automation begins pervading every industry, the inherent improvement processes involved would lea

A basic income tied to GDP per capita would be interesting. If automation begins pervading every industry, the inherent improvement processes involved would lead to maximally efficient production. A basic income should be tied to the productive power of these systems, as leaving the BI pegged at a certain point could make income inequality much worse than it is now. Capital-holders would begin benefitting tremendously from automation as it improves. Another thing to ponder is, if certain technological innovations come to pass (ie, an affordable personal-AI system), should the government consider providing those technologies to all of its citizens? The disparity between someone with a personal-AI and someone without would increase exponentially, very quickly. This is simply considering the economic value an AI could provide, in terms of helping with business ideas, self-improvement, secreterial work, etc. Anyways, massive unemployment is going to occur soon. If governments can't come to terms with providing a universal basic income, I would suggest they begin planning emergency food supply distribution systems immediately. The first thing that people will begin missing is food, and if a government can provide sustenance to needy populations, it would buy itself some time before civil unrest spread throughout the country. http://livescience.com/52724-can-strategic-games-prevent-food-riots-from-returning.html http://livescience.com/52724-can-strategic-games-prevent-foo...