They are solving two different problems. Arguments to its effectiveness aside, the current welfare systems seem to have the primary goal of providing for citiz

They are solving two different problems. Arguments to its effectiveness aside, the current welfare systems seem to have the primary goal of providing for citizens until they can reenter the workforce. UBI seems to have the primary goal of making sure people can maintain basic living standards when the jobs vanish. There will be a day when "just go flip burgers until something better comes along" will no longer be a valid retort.