Olive Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I feel the same, I think it's a great idea in principle. Whether or not automation and AI renders large numbers of the workforce without opportunities, a different approach is needed. I doubt whether getting rid of current admin costs associated with a means-tested system, together with inefficiencies in the system, would be sufficient to cover the costs of a UBI that's sufficient to live off for everyone. But I really do think there would be societal benefits, and it's worth looking at how such a system could be funded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I1L2T3 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Cyclone said: It's just that I was asking what evidence you'd used to form that opinion... The unsustainable (and currently unresolvable) situation we are in, within the context of rapid technological change not all of which is positive. The difference is that you believe history will repeat itself. I’m not so certain it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I see no reason it won't, there's nothing special about this technological change compared to the previous ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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