UBI as pre-distribution could help people retrain, start businesses and have kids
cccalum · x · 2026-07-27
A podcast clip quotes Matteo MacDermant arguing that UBI should be viewed as pre-distribution, not just redistribution.
- His claim is that if people are not forced to fight for survival after job loss, they are more likely to return to school, start businesses, and raise children.
- The discussion frames basic income as a way to absorb the social effects of automation and reduce the fear that prevents people from taking productive risks.
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