I first read of a similar idea 7 years ago in a piece by Marshall Brain. http://www.marshallbrain.com/robotic-freedom.htm http://www.marshallbrain.com/robotic-

I first read of a similar idea 7 years ago in a piece by Marshall Brain. http://www.marshallbrain.com/robotic-freedom.htm http://www.marshallbrain.com/robotic-freedom.htm Skip down to "Capitalism Supersized" for the meat of the idea. It is one of those experiments I would love to see in reality, as I believe I would still be inventing and trying to better myself and the lives of those around me without having to worry about that pesky "job" thing. Though, the main risk I see isn't the people blowing their money, but the inflation and greed this would cause.