“Universal basic income would destroy human purpose and create mass depression”
Agree
- Work provides meaning not just money
- Struggle builds character and resilience essentially
- Free money removes incentive for growth
- Purpose comes from contribution not leisure
Disagree
- Work is coerced survival not chosen purpose
- People would pursue actual passions finally
- Creativity flourishes when survival is guaranteed
- Wage slavery destroys souls not builds them
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