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Above The Noise

Should We Get Free Money From The Government?

When the robots come to take our jobs, is Universal Basic Income necessary?

Aired 11/13/2018

FromDigital Studios

Above The Noise

Should We Get Free Money From The Government?

Season 3 Episode 3 | 5m 29sVideo has Closed Captions

When the robots come to take our jobs, is Universal Basic Income necessary?

When the robots come to take our jobs, what are we all going to do to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table? That’s the question that the universal basic income (UBI) hopes to answer. The government gives everyone JUST enough money to afford the basics so that no one falls into total, abject poverty. Where do you stand? Is the universal basic income a good idea or bad idea?

Aired 11/13/2018

FromDigital Studios

Above The Noise

Should We Get Free Money From The Government?

Season 3 Episode 3 | 5m 29sVideo has Closed Captions

When the robots come to take our jobs, what are we all going to do to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table? That’s the question that the universal basic income (UBI) hopes to answer. The government gives everyone JUST enough money to afford the basics so that no one falls into total, abject poverty. Where do you stand? Is the universal basic income a good idea or bad idea?

Aired 11/13/2018

FromDigital Studios

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