I also would have no problem figuring out what to do with my time. I would pretty much do the same thing I do today, both at work and for my hobbies. My hobbies of the last several years have ranged from triathlons, auto racing, ballroom dancing, yoga and cooking. But not everyone is like you or I. There are people who would choose to do something less constructive. The problem comes when people choose to do something destructive. This is potentially a real problem. I wish I had references related to this topic but I don&#x27;t.<p>I also wouldn&#x27;t have a problem with people taking their basic income but not contributing to society. I don&#x27;t worry that everyone would be lazy. I agree we would still have startups and companies and advancement of knowledge.<p>The idea of basic income sounds good but would it really work in practice? This is what needs to be discussed. I am try to raise a potential problem as to why it might not work. (I am not the only one who has suggested this problem.)<p>From a more practical point of view, there is also the issue of how such a program could ever be adopted.  This is the unfortunate reality of American politics. The idea of workfare could be something that the conservative half of the country also supports.<p>I am in agreement with you about wanting people to have a fulfilling life outside of work. The definition of &quot;work&quot; would have to allow for people to live a fulfilling life and not be slaves.