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# Universal Basic Income

Automatic tax filing could pave the way to a universal basic income in Canada, while a study suggests UBI would grow the economy.

### About Universal Basic Income
Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a social welfare proposal where all citizens of a country regularly receive an unconditional sum of money from a government or public institution.  

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The most influential creators that mention Universal Basic Income in the last XX hours

| Creator                                            | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
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| [@NewProgressUSA](/creator/twitter/NewProgressUSA) | X    | XXXXX     | X     | XX          |
| [@GBlanston1967](/creator/twitter/GBlanston1967)   | X    | XXXXX     | X     | XX          |
| [@2noame](/creator/reddit/2noame)                  | X    | XXXXXXX   | X     | XX          |

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Most Supportive Themes:
- AI and Automation as Drivers for UBI: (40%) The increasing capability of AI and automation is frequently cited as a primary reason for the necessity of UBI, as these technologies are expected to displace a significant portion of the human workforce.
- UBI as a Solution for Economic Inequality and Poverty: (30%) Many posts frame UBI as a direct solution to combatting poverty and reducing the widening gap of economic inequality, providing a safety net for all citizens.
- UBI as a Path to a More Civilized Society: (20%) Some proponents view UBI not just as an economic tool, but as a foundational element for a more advanced and civilized society, allowing individuals to pursue other endeavors.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Concerns about Motivation and Economic Impact: (60%) A significant portion of the discussion expresses concern that UBI could disincentivize work, leading to a decline in motivation and potentially negative impacts on the overall economy.
- Feasibility and Implementation Challenges: (30%) Critics question the practical feasibility of implementing UBI on a large scale, citing concerns about funding, economic sustainability, and potential unintended consequences.
- UBI as a Tool for Control or 'Slavery': (10%) A more extreme critical viewpoint suggests UBI could be a mechanism for government control or a form of 'slavery,' reducing individual autonomy and dependence on the state.
  

### Top Universal Basic Income News
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours  

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"Automatic tax filing could pave the way to a universal basic income in Canada - The Globe and Mail"  
[News Link](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-automatic-tax-filing-budget-universal-basic-income-ubi/) [@globeandmail](/creator/x/globeandmail) 2019-06-16T11:57Z 228.6M followers, 7.8M engagements


"Study: a universal basic income would grow the economy"  
[News Link](https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/8/30/16220134/universal-basic-income-roosevelt-institute-economic-growth) [@voxdotcom](/creator/x/voxdotcom) 2017-08-30T11:10Z 228.6M followers, 504.9K engagements



### Top Universal Basic Income Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

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"@levelsio Convinced a socialist that AI is good today because maybe one day we will have a universal basic income as a result of it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/tome_space/status/1999549915400159468) [@tome_space](/creator/x/tome_space) 2025-12-12T18:40Z 1310 followers, XXX engagements


"@DarrigoMelanie If we had land value tax & value added tax funded universal basic income (and eliminated income tax for good measure) then the exploitation would swiftly end"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NewProgressUSA/status/1999547128759095531) [@NewProgressUSA](/creator/x/NewProgressUSA) 2025-12-12T18:29Z 3007 followers, XXX engagements


"@Solidarity_Star In other words when we have policies like universal basic income universal healthcare free public colleges & trade schools medical & student debt cancellation etc. Essentially everything the Civil Rights Movement fought for after 1965. But racist oligarchs derailed us all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NewProgressUSA/status/1999543206069813386) [@NewProgressUSA](/creator/x/NewProgressUSA) 2025-12-12T18:13Z 3007 followers, XX engagements


"@TomSteyer California needs a land value tax and the revenue should be redistributed as universal basic income for all Californians"  
[X Link](https://x.com/NewProgressUSA/status/1999541742932992320) [@NewProgressUSA](/creator/x/NewProgressUSA) 2025-12-12T18:07Z 3006 followers, XXX engagements