Here's how I see the BI debate. The argument made against it is that it would generate a class of parasites at the bottom of society.
We, right now, have a permanent parasite class at the top of society and that's worse. They can treat labor like shit because labor has no other option, and this surplus generated by desperation makes those at the top extraordinarily rich.
BI is the only solution I can come up with that makes sure labor is respected.
However, any BI program should be tied to per capita GDP. Thus, if it actually does have a negative effect on society (which I doubt it will) the payments drop and reverse that effect.
We, right now, have a permanent parasite class at the top of society and that's worse. They can treat labor like shit because labor has no other option, and this surplus generated by desperation makes those at the top extraordinarily rich.
BI is the only solution I can come up with that makes sure labor is respected.
However, any BI program should be tied to per capita GDP. Thus, if it actually does have a negative effect on society (which I doubt it will) the payments drop and reverse that effect.