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I like the concept of a universal basic income. AI could also handle service jobs. I picture myself having more time to travel, continue learning the things I'm interested in, and sailing. I can keep myself quite busy without the need to work for merely a pittance.

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I agree that it's a good idea to start phasing it in, whether or not we still end up having jobs. A basic income would transition society to a more status-driven instead of survival-driven economy. And that sort of society would hopefully offer a lot more opportunities for finding meaning in life to people who are currently lacking them.

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