Substantial problems with a universal basic income (UBI)  do exist, but I&#x27;m increasingly inclined to believe that given the substantial technological disruptions on the near term horizon (Machine Learning, Self-driving cars, improved robotics, etc.) that several first world societies will have a UBI within 40 years (around retirement age for me).<p>I&#x27;ve found more and more friends in my peer group who might not work at the particular job they hold presently, but would absolutely continue to work even if it was optional. I know many people motivated by far more than $$.<p>As a scientist, I&#x27;m expecting to just keep doing what I am doing...