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There has been a lot of serious talk in progressive circles in the last decade or so about something called "universal basic income", the idea being that if everyone is provided with a basic living they will be free to pursue whatever interests their hearts desire.  This utopian idea, like many others, is an amazing concept that at first glance seems like a great idea, but is ultimately doomed to failure.  In theory it makes perfect sense, yet when you consider other variables like human nature you begin to see the cracks in the armor.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://gunthrek.com/2021/08/13/the-danger-of-free-money/