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carlosjobim
13 days ago
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You are not your job
Have you heard about the last century? A few governments did that. You had to stand in line for food and your basic goods.
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throw-the-towel
13 days ago
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No they didn't. In the USSR, for example, not working without a valid reason was literally a crime (look up
tuneyadstvo
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carlosjobim
13 days ago
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Great point! But for how many weeks will you enjoy your UBI before the rulers say "Okay, now that we're paying all of your salaries, it's time for you to do the work we need. Off you go to build the railroad or the giant dam! Here's a pick-axe."
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