Send us a textIn this episode of Fascinating!, Rik from Planet Vulcan, along with guest editor Otto Didact, flips the Necker Cube on the debate around Universal Basic Income (UBI). While many noble minds perched on high proclaim UBI as the solution to end scarcity and reduce societal stress, Rik and Otto ask a fundamental question: Is UBI just a softer, friendlier version of slavery? Or as Otto calls it—Slavery Lite?With dry wit and sharp analysis, the episode dissects the flawed assumption that the necessity of productive work is merely an outdated cultural norm. Instead, Rik and Otto argue that the expectation of contributing to one’s own consumption is rooted in fairness and justice. Rik takes us on a journey, questioning whether UBI really frees people or just redistributes the burden of production to those left doing the work. Tune in to this thought-provoking episode as we explore the deeper implications of UBI and challenge the moral foundations behind modern economic interventions.

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