“Universal basic income would destroy human purpose and dignity”
Agree
- Work provides meaning and structure
- Free money enables destructive behaviors
- People need struggle to develop character
- Would create dependent population without purpose
Disagree
- Freedom from survival enables actual purpose pursuit
- Dignity doesn't require wage slavery
- People naturally seek meaningful activity
- Automation is eliminating jobs anyway
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