We have UBI here in Alaska, it’s not enough to live off of, but yah, it’s not a scam at all. UBI works - see the PFD.
Imagine the case if labor time is reduced to 0, because its all been automated away. Thats UBI
Both impossible and stupid.
Simultaneously "always better" and "impossible and stupid" lol
I see it as 'I can try this business idea, secure in the knowledge that if it fails I won't go hungry'. Even in the post scarcity Federation in Star Trek people want to do work that is both fulfilling and valuable.
Trying to prove something will happen with a SciFi show isn't exactly the best proof. Look at Wall-E for a counter example to Star Trek.