Some things are already free, such as the air. We don't worry about it day-to-dzy, because we have that need met. Once a need is met, we worry about the next on

Some things are already free, such as the air. We don't worry about it day-to-dzy, because we have that need met. Once a need is met, we worry about the next one. There is no end to our needs and wants. So, with basic income, it just means all those needs step up one rung. But without basic needs met, a workforce is less productive. It's a similar argument as for universal health care and education. If that's too contentious, consider that most civilizations provide many things to their citizens, such as roads, currency, military, law and law enforcement. that are free to the user. Thw difference is that today, basic income can be afforded by the state.