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by robertbenjamin 3798 days ago
This is a huge component that should be considered when arguing for / against basic income. Does this lack of self worth stem from actually not having a job? Or simply not putting quality time into something valuable? Did they study people who found other ways to spend their time on something productive and interesting, like volunteering or learning a hobby? Did they measure people who were jobless by choice?