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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
On your first point, this just perpetuates the myth that people on the bottom rung are unambiguous or unmotivated, which is wrong, and definitely ignores an incredibly wide range of circumstance and luck.
On your second point, this would likely have the opposite effect. Small businesses don’t have to compete with UBI, they reap the benefits of it. It will improve small businesses as a lot more people with be able to AFFORD working for small local businesses instead of big corporations that pay a few dollars more. UBI would stimulate local economies big time. And hey, if you’re worried about small businesses, what exactly do you think AI automation is going to do for ma and pa shops? Because “keep them in business” ain’t it.
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I'm definitely not saying that all people with low paying jobs are unmotivated, but some certainly are.
To your second point, I just don't see someone forgoing the opportunity at more income. From my experience working for small businesses is often also worse than working for corporations, as you get fewer benefits, less guarantee of long term employment, smaller office space, etc...Obviously, this differs from person to person, but you can't conclude that working for a small business is always better.
Most "Ma and Pa" shops, and small businesses generally, are in the service sector, and not the manufacturing sector. As such, automation is less likely to affect them. For example, the staff they require like receptionist, book keeper, office assistant, etc.. cannot be automated. The services they require like plumber, accountant, dog sitter, caterer, etc... are unlikely to be automated anytime soon either. Retail is dead, due to the internet and direct ordering, not automation.