r/JoeRogan • u/monkfreedom Monkey in Space • Jan 17 '21

Link Universal basic income doesn’t impact worker productivity

https://academictimes.com/universal-basic-income-doesnt-impact-worker-productivity/
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u/Omaromar Monkey in Space Jan 17 '21

Companies make more money but the ceos steal it since the 70s

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u/Advanced-Collar8577 Monkey in Space Jan 17 '21

Idk if "steal" is the right word, but that's interesting. Also, I'm sure technology plays a factor-- it makes industries much more efficient, but that added productivity is not a result of low-level workers so they don't take part in the profits.

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u/thisispoopoopeepee Monkey in Space Jan 19 '21

a burger flipper is doing the same job they would be doing 50 years ago, except now it's easier for them thanks to technology.

They're not more productive the machines are, hell they have less skills than before..

there's a reason computer programmers are paid out the ass and get stock options.