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I asked it about UBI and I guess there isn't enough data yet, because it called it "fiscally unbearable and morally unacceptable" (which seems to be what only 1

I asked it about UBI and I guess there isn't enough data yet, because it called it "fiscally unbearable and morally unacceptable" (which seems to be what only 1 uncited source said)! At least it admitted consensus was low... https://consensus.app/results/?q=Does%20universal%20basic%20income%20(UBI)%20work%3F&synthesize=on https://consensus.app/results/?q=Does%20universal%20basic%20... Summary Top 10 papers analyzed Some studies suggest that universal basic income (UBI) can generate support for structural reforms and improve mental health, while other studies argue it may be fiscally unbearable, morally unacceptable, and increase wealth inequality.

orzig 3y ago
I have used it for several weeks, I would recommend a more specific question. On the UBI front, I had somewhat more success (though no consensus) with a concrete question on employment : https://consensus.app/results/?q=Does%20UBI%20decrease%20employment%3F&synthesize=on https://consensus.app/results/?q=Does%20UBI%20decrease%20emp...
- pmarreck 3y ago
  Thanks for the pointer! Yeah, I admittedly asked it a tough question.
userbinator 3y ago
It's not surprising that highly political topics are likely to generate such results.
- pmarreck 3y ago
  Topics are "highly political" when there is insufficient evidence for them. Which is why heliocentrism is not "highly political" (and also why it once was).