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I think the question is what need does further economic development satisfy for the totality of the population. UBI can ensure no one has an unmet need for bas
by lumost 6y ago
I think the question is what need does further economic development satisfy for the totality of the population.
UBI can ensure no one has an unmet need for basics, but many people with nothing to do would likely lead to unmet fulfillment and security needs. UBI is unlikely to fund digital nomads in the short term, and unbounded travel isn't for everyone. The classic work for independence mindset that drove early settlers also becomes permanently non-viable.
I'm a fan of UBI, but I think it brings us closer to asking the question of how do we structure a society where a 40 hour work week is optional? what will people who are satisfied with the basics do?
- Pokepokalypse 6y ago>what will people who are satisfied with the basics do? The devil makes work for idle hands.
- unix_fan 6y agoWhy bother with the higher level jobs, when my basic needs are already met? I think the assumption relies too much on trusting human nature. from personal experience, I’ve known people Who have become complacent after receiving state aid for a while.. obviously, the level of education and culture are strong factors here.
- lm28469 6y ago> what will people who are satisfied with the basics do? Whatever they want, why would we care ? What would you do if work stopped everyday at 1 PM ? Go to the park, chill with friends, read a book, learn music, go for a walk in the woods, play with your kids, take a nap, go fishing, ... live life ? Are we really so alienated that we can't imagine what we'd do outside of work ?