Re:FTC to crack down on companies taking advantage of gig wo...
by andrewflnr on Saturday September 17, 2022 @07:25PM
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You're assuming UBI perfectly and completely eliminates reasons to join exploitative agreements. This is unlikely, even assuming your UBI has perfectly equitable execution, as there are many more reasons than money people get into such agreements. Most relevantly deceptive advertising, but also various forms of emotional manipulation, just not being very smart, etc. Those so vulnerable deserve at least some protection, and defending them holds the line both practically and morally for mistakes in UBI implementation, setting a clear standard for society, cutting down on people making predatory offers, and keeping you safe when you have an off day where you might make a bad decision yourself.
Do we though? If UBI and universal healthcare were a thing, I would be OK green-lighting ALL voluntary agreements. What am I missing?