The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast
A group of trained philosophers explore the philosophical dimensions of contemporary politics, and make the case for progressive politics.
The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast
22 - The Philosophy of Work pt. 1: On Survival, Enhancement, and Purpose
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The Badlands
Opponents of a basic income argue that a basic income would undermine the incentive to work. But is that a bad thing? Work certainly has value, but does that mean it would be bad if we worked less? What about in a post-scarcity world of abundance? What about the idea that work gives people a sense of meaning and purpose? Would we be lost without it?
Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn