> "Poverty squanders potential." having seen this in practice, i generally buy-in to this idea but disagree that UBI is the solution (i might buy that it could

> "Poverty squanders potential." having seen this in practice, i generally buy-in to this idea but disagree that UBI is the solution (i might buy that it could be a small, targeted part of a larger solution). fix systemic inequity. give disadvantaged folks dignity and fairness. they'll do the rest. poverty may not even be the principal problem. don't try to step in to solve their "problem" for them, especially if you have no experience. let them do it. allow opportunities, listen, but don't just give solutions. > "...in my opinion self evidently valid, concern about an increasing number of white collar jobs being replaced by automation." entirely not self-evident and an overblown concern, given history. humans are infinitely creative. we'll do other stuff, or even change the system, in the pursuit of esteem.