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I think the question is what need does further economic development satisfy for the totality of the population.

I think the question is what need does further economic development satisfy for the totality of the population. UBI can ensure no one has an unmet need for basics, but many people with nothing to do would likely lead to unmet fulfillment and security needs. UBI is unlikely to fund digital nomads in the short term, and unbounded travel isn't for everyone. The classic work for independence mindset that drove early settlers also becomes permanently non-viable. I'm a fan of UBI, but I think it brings us closer to asking the question of how do we structure a society where a 40 hour work week is optional? what will people who are satisfied with the basics do?

Posted by lumost on Mar 30, 2021, 4:15 PM

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I think the question is what need does further economic development satisfy for the totality of the population.

lumostMar 30, 2021, 4:15 PM

I think the question is what need does further economic development satisfy for the totality of the population. UBI can ensure no one has an unmet need for basics, but many people with nothing to do would likely lead to unmet fulfillment and security needs. UBI is unlikely to fund digital nomads in the short term, and unbounded travel isn't for everyone. The classic work for independence mindset that drove early settlers also becomes permanently non-viable. I'm a fan of UBI, but I think it brings us closer to asking the question of how do we structure a society where a 40 hour work week is optional? what will people who are satisfied with the basics do?

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