I love the concept of UBI. The ideals behind it make sense and are sound. Unfortunately, it also rings alarm bells for me, not because I think the people would become lazy, but because it would be implemented by rulers I don't trust not to take advantage of it for their own ends.

How long would it be before you are obligated to submit to whatever chipping or vaccinations they demand in order to continue receiving it? Our leaders aren't benevolent and they aren't concerned about our freedoms, only about what works best for them. And when you realise that many of the people in powerful positions aren't ashamed to declare that they think the world is overpopulated and that the people are of no more value to them than "cannon fodder," well that doesn't help settle those alarm bells.