Speaking as one who could live comfortably off a Basic Income of $1,000/month (Which would be 2,000/month for my family- wife and myself and our 1 year old): If this plan were implemented, I would likely do a few things with my new found free time:
1) Develop more open source software
2) Work on my small 4.5 acre farm, growing produce to sell to locals for extra cash.
3) Spend more time helping other people with their needs and wants.
4) Do more substitute teaching, perhaps volunteering to teach a programming class or similar.
While most of the time I would not be earning any significatn income from these activities, I think the societal benefits would far outweigh the cost of providing the Basic Income.
1) Develop more open source software 2) Work on my small 4.5 acre farm, growing produce to sell to locals for extra cash. 3) Spend more time helping other people with their needs and wants. 4) Do more substitute teaching, perhaps volunteering to teach a programming class or similar.
While most of the time I would not be earning any significatn income from these activities, I think the societal benefits would far outweigh the cost of providing the Basic Income.