Re:Trends that will create demand for an Unconditional Basic...
by pavel_lishin on Thursday July 11, 2013 @12:52PM
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> Why would anyone do anything if they had no incentive to work?
A lot of people wouldn't do anything; but they don't do much now, either.
Others, however, wouldn't be satisfied with basic survival.
I could probably quit my job and move somewhere cheaper and work 10 hours a week and be able to afford basic food and accommodations - but that doesn't equate to a party at my house every night, because the ultra-basic income wouldn't pay for any frills like alcohol, drugs, or entertainment.
A lot of people wouldn't do anything; but they don't do much now, either.
Others, however, wouldn't be satisfied with basic survival.
I could probably quit my job and move somewhere cheaper and work 10 hours a week and be able to afford basic food and accommodations - but that doesn't equate to a party at my house every night, because the ultra-basic income wouldn't pay for any frills like alcohol, drugs, or entertainment.