I agree with your sentiment toward UBI, but I think even better is a more generous EITC that reduces the urge to prevent white collar labor displacing technical change, but leave more incentive to do something ELSE. Not many people would opt for total indolence, but why crate an incentive?
"technology that takes a big bite out of entry-level white-collar drudgery"
I think that entry level drudgery is valuable training to be a mid-level employee.
I agree with your sentiment toward UBI, but I think even better is a more generous EITC that reduces the urge to prevent white collar labor displacing technical change, but leave more incentive to do something ELSE. Not many people would opt for total indolence, but why crate an incentive?