[trompetenaccoun]

That's basically what UBI is, minus the need to even show up at work.

Having grown up under communism, I think UBI might amazingly be a worse idea still. Because while yes, socialist economies did not work out and people were standing around a lot doing nothing (because they had nothing to motivate them to), there was undeniably a communal aspect to it which wasn't all negative. UBI doesn't even have that, it's pure populist perfection. Give monies!

[heavenlyblue]

I find that a lot of people in the UK for example, completely misunderstand why communist countries have failed.

Yes you could say that's because of communism, but in practical terms these countries had way more problems than just being communist in the first place.

[qwytw]

Almost(?) none of the chose to be communist on their own though..

> why communist countries have failed

please enlighten us.

[Sohcahtoa82]

As more and more jobs become automated, UBI will become a necessity to prevent the collapse of society.