An important role of labor is creation of social cohesion. Public employment (including stipends) might be better than free basic income.
@spysamot I am worried about society falling apart into parasitic gangs. Why not pay people for playing nice?
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@Plinz The hobbesian argument that slaves turn into savages once freed (hence we need restraints (i.e. wage or chains - very similar)) (1) -
@Plinz has been used through history to justify all kinds of horrors. I think the elimination of labour is all that humanity should aim for - 2 more replies
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