Basic Income - Can Giving Away Free Money Save Us

Explore the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI) in this thought-provoking SXSW 2017 conference talk. Delve into the origins, mechanics, and potential impacts of providing unconditional cash transfers to all citizens. Examine global pilot programs, including Finland's experiment and GiveDirectly's ambitious 12-year study in Kenya. Analyze the pros and cons of UBI as a solution to challenges like automation-induced job loss and extreme poverty. Investigate how political figures, including Barack Obama, are approaching the UBI debate. Consider the implications of UBI on economic security, social welfare, and future policy-making. Gain insights into the evolving conversation around UBI, its relationship to technological advancements, and its potential to reshape societal structures in the 21st century.