Irrespective of whether robots replace humans or augment them, we are clearly capable of meeting basic needs of everyone. Basic Income is to economy what basic

Irrespective of whether robots replace humans or augment them, we are clearly capable of meeting basic needs of everyone. Basic Income is to economy what basic education is to knowledge and awareness. It doesn't mean that people don't have to work or that we have no more progress to worry about. It's just realizing that we can improve the basic standard of living for everyone to a decent level without asking them to do anything.