Ietls essays collection (howtodoielts)

The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have 
enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. 
To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
Some today are calling for the institution of a universal basic income for all 
citizens. In my opinion, while this addresses legitimate fears concerning 
automation, it would be ill-advised overall as work is central to the human 
condition. 
Those who advocate this legislation point out unemployment risks. Wealth is 
today accumulated amongst a very small percentage of billionaires. In the future, 
this situation will be exacerbated by rising corporate investment into advanced 
robotics and artificial intelligence. For instance, 50 years ago there were 
thousands of jobs for those working in factories assembling cars and other 
products. Today, the vast majority of that work is done by machines and humans 
must locate more creative avenues of employment. The fear that someday most 
workers will no longer have a viable role in society does justify discussion of a 
universal wage. 
However, these future possibilities are not assured and work is still an essential 
part of being human. Each person has duty in their personal lives, typically as part 
of a family, as well as in public through their work. Only by fulfilling each 
responsibility fully will a person feel connected to the history and present of human 
progress. A universal wage would allow individuals to focus exclusively on their 
family and their hobbies but it is nearly impossible to predict possible deeper 
ramifications. Individuals may lose the motivation to innovate and the world would, 
in that case, be run by unimaginative technocrats and machines. 
In conclusion, though it seems that capitalism will someday necessitate a reform 
such as a basic income for all, I believe there is enough value in work that 
alternatives should be pursued instead. Idealistic dreams of a world without work 
are naive and short-sighted. 

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