There will always be those who don't want to work, and we always complain about them when we come up against them for doing a shitty job. There are others though, the vast majority that like to be productive, and you can tell because they are a pleasure to work with.
People have hobbies and make things, for them it is pleasure. When you see someone knitting a pair of socks, it's not because they can do it cheaper than what they can buy at the store (usually it's much, much more expensive), it's because they like to be productive and give something to another person.
Have you ever noticed how many people volunteer their time? They are not getting paid, they do it because it's nice to feel useful.
People will work because some people want the BMW rather than the Ford Focus. Or maybe they like to go on vacation. Or maybe they like designer clothes. Or maybe they would like nicer furniture. Or maybe they want a swimming pool.
With a basic income, you would have to live simply, but you would be able to live. You could also get yourself back up on your feet without fearing that you have too much money and your benefits would be cut. You could save to get a nicer car or a different apartment, which is not possible under current benefit rules.
People would also be free to create. Who knows what great artist is being suppressed by having to work a 9 to 5. Or what great inventor could create if they could rid themselves of mundane task of keeping a roof over their heads.
The possibilities are endless.
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