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Apr 27, 2020 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
I’ve been watching a fair amount of the debate between @mcuban and #UBI proponents like @scottsantens.
It’s been quite useful for identifying the sticking points.
I noticed some recurring themes that illustrate a need for clarification in any messaging around the subject.
1) UBI is not a handout, it’s an investment.
The instinct to attach a work requirement to government assistance comes from viewing the money as a giveaway.
This isn’t a present for people to go have a good time. It’s an investment in their well-being and in their future.