I was once talking with one of my classmates and he said that in the future, there will be universal basic income implemented by entire world. I was not convinced at that time and thought he is just being stupid but given the layoffs happening and massive amount of unemployment, I am thinking about this possibility. What do you say?

  • danc4498@lemmy.worldEnglish
    56·
    2 months ago

    I don’t honestly think it will happen in a way that is genuinely good for people. It will happen in a way where the rich and powerful are in control and can use it as a method for maintaining control.

    • AdolfSchmitler@lemmy.world
      26·
      2 months ago

      Came here to say this. Nobody in power gives up their power to the masses willingly, it must be taken. And the price is almost always paid in blood and suffering. And every victory is only temporary as they try to regain the power that was taken from them.

      • DeathsEmbrace@lemmy.world
        14·
        2 months ago

        I mean you could just make Luigi a national holiday or event. Kill the rich once in a while to keep them in line.

      • bdot@lemmy.world
        1·
        2 months ago

        but surely their power lies in money. if nobody has the money to buy the things billionaires profit from, then they lose their power