Basic income after automation? That’s not how capitalism works

Should there be a base amount of cash given to all?

Analysis Philosophers, economists and other academics have long discussed the idea of "basic income" - an unconditional monthly check from the government to every citizen, in an amount at least high enough to cover all basic necessities. Recently, this idea has gained more political traction: Even conservative parties consider it, and government-initiated trials are running or about to start in Finland, the Netherlands, Canada and New Zealand."