This is a good article, though I wish it hadn't been referred to as UBI -- it was a basic income study. And more studies like this will, I hope, help persuade

This is a good article, though I wish it hadn't been referred to as UBI -- it was a basic income study. And more studies like this will, I hope, help persuade more people that UBI is an excellent idea. Among other things it can sweep up some of the patchwork of other programs, reducing their administrative costs, and so not cost as much as one might at first think. Speaking of those other programs (brought up in the article), I with someone could make a phone app that managed the applications and such for people who need them. Some are disabled and need assistance; some are working two jobs to make ands meet, and all of them, by definition, have troubles (transport, kids, jobs) getting to the required meetings. Almost everybody has a phone; many have no other device. Having everything assembled ahead of time, with generated forms that could be printed out at the library, could make life easier for applicants and save time (thus taxpayer money) for the people working in social services. This would have to be a charity-supported effort, and would need ongoing maintenance. And of course, making life easier for applicants is against state policy in some jurisdictions.