Episode 1471 • • 1:15:56 - 1:19:47
1471: Publical Emergency
Universal Basic Income, Sterilization Bribes and Moral Principles
A theoretical proposal from the 1970s suggested paying individuals $1,000 for every point they scored below 100 on an IQ test in exchange for sterilization. This "bonus" system was framed as an economically advantageous alternative to the long-term costs of state care for the "mentally retarded." The discussion connects this historical concept to modern ideas of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and government-led social engineering.