I actually wasn't talking about UBI; I was talking more generally about automation eliminating jobs being a shaky premise. However, I still disagree with you;

I actually wasn't talking about UBI; I was talking more generally about automation eliminating jobs being a shaky premise. However, I still disagree with you; UBI (as currently proposed) would provide so little income that most would still have to do at least some work to maintain their standards of living. Paying me $1,200 a month would not cause me to suddenly sit on my ass, for example. And, capitalism can still exist alongside UBI: if you want more money, compete in the market to get it.