UBI in a vacuum seems like an attractive proposition, prevent people from falling into poverty by providing a baseline income to survive.
However, I can also envision it having terrible consequences for groups like young males between 18-25. I can remember a time where my basic motivations were to smoke weed and play video games 24/7. Keep in mind I've had a job on a continuous basis since I was 14. My parents weren't going to fund my clothes, car, computers ect, so I was forced to stay employed/ remain employable or give up my luxuries. What's going to stop groups of 4 or 5 guys from pooling their UBI and living in a party pad for years, until life opportunities basically pass them by? That would have been a dream scenario for 18 year old me, who was somewhat directionless until my early 20s. I have friends who are still trapped in this cycle of directionless self harm and unhealthy consumption habits, and we're in our mid to late 30s now.
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