A Radical Idea Gaining Ground As technology makes more jobs obsolete, one radical idea has re-entered mainstream discourse: Universal Basic Income (UBI) — a guaranteed, unconditional cash payment to every citizen, regardless of their employment status. Critics call it utopian. Advocates say it’s inevitable. But in a world where machines can replace 10,000 workers with a single algorithm, the old model of “earn to eat” is being fundamentally questioned. The Case for UBI in the Age of Automation The idea is simple: give people money, with no strings attached. Let them use it for rent, food, education, or to start a business. UBI isn’t about rewarding laziness; it’s about acknowledging