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UBI and Human Happiness
The studies on amputation and paralysis show that happiness levels tend to revert to a natural state despite physical challenges. UBI may not significantly impact happiness or health levels because humans are driven by desire for progress and relative improvement. The normalization of spending and the need for desire to drive humanity imply that a UBI system might not effectively meet satisfaction or minimum thresholds due to shifting expectations and conditions.