This is exactly why either the negative income tax or the basic livable income are such great ideas. Like most of on HN, we're among those best positioned to be

This is exactly why either the negative income tax or the basic livable income are such great ideas. Like most of on HN, we're among those best positioned to be on the winning side of this inequality. I'm very much in favor of the approach Switzerland [0] has taken couple with its social services, because it's enough money and social support programs for the following things: 1) A roof over your head (not the best housing, but adequate) 2) Food in your belly (not great food, but enough) 3) A healthcare program (where you don't have to worry) 4) Basic education (so you know enough to learn further on your own) 5) Enough money left over to afford a computer and an internet connection (so you can learn on your own) With all those needs met, everyone has what they need to do well for themselves. Those at the winning end of inequality know they've given everything necessary for others to join them if they make the effort. The winning end can reap further rewards by deserving it in the form of making the five line items above insanely efficient to deliver. Create cheaper, adequate housing, make food more plentiful and nutritious for cheaper, make healthcare more effective and cheaper, make basic education more effective and cheaper and make computers and internet access cheaper. The people who contribute the most to those goals deserve to live the best because they've done the most to contribute to the general welfare of all. [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6532738 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6532738