Welfare, UBI, and Historical Misconceptions

This chapter discusses historical misconceptions surrounding welfare systems from the 1700s and their implications in contemporary debates on Universal Basic Income (UBI). It humorously critiques the stigmatization of poverty and contrasts the perception of financial aid for the poor against support for the wealthy. Through a mix of historical context and absurd hypotheticals, the conversation sheds light on the cyclical nature of poverty and the challenges faced in implementing effective economic policies.