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We currently have a not-insignificant population living the UBI dream. No job, section 8 housing, food stamps, free healthcare via going to the emergency room for everything and not simply not paying, as well as other social programs.

What great art are these folks producing since they aren't burdened by having to work to survive? Mumble rap on Soundcloud? Shitty graffiti on every building?

This is a take about as detached from the actual situation as Reagan's "cadillac-driving welfare queen" was.

Wait until you learn how the rich avoid taxes. You will gain a greater perspective.

More of a lot of things. Universal healthcare (as opposed to employer-provided plans) encourages people to start their own businesses. UBI would be similar, but moreso.

> UBI is going to get us a lot more artists of all kinds.

I think the tech bros want to replace artists also