It's not "the solution." It's a stopgap measure. I don't want to turn my HN account into a broken record, but I can't believe so many people who would never nee

It's not "the solution." It's a stopgap measure. I don't want to turn my HN account into a broken record, but I can't believe so many people who would never need a basic income think it's such a great idea for everyone else. Giving people money that they can only spend at companies the rich control is not freedom, it's ensuring survival at the cost of control over your own life. It's a recipe for complete disaster.