My partner thinks UBI would make people lazy and I think it would free them to pursue meaningful work, and we're both convinced the other person fundamentally misunderstands human nature. We keep having the same circular argument where we're actually debating what kind of society we want our future kids to inherit.
More people experience this than they realize.
You are using UBI as a proxy debate for deeper disagreements about human motivation, work, and the kind of future you want to build together.
“Where Are You with Universal Basic Income — examined?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.