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What does Lemmy think about the idea of a Universal Basic Income? (medium.com)

submitted 3 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 years ago

It seems to me like a short-sighted way to counter a bit of the visible damage capitalism does. Much like most well-intentioned liberal reform, it starts from the position that capitalism is a fundamental force of the universe that must be worked around rather than one system of many which can be replaced.

That said, I'd be immensely glad to have it. I'm someone who likely will never be able to work in a meaningful capacity, and would benefit from money to not die.