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Universal Basic Income is one potential way to combat poverty and encourage economic activity, and a global map of basic income experiments shows that this trendy idea isn’t new.

Trials suggest it can liberate jobless people, says the Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

Sir Richard Branson has announced his support for research into UBI, which he believes could promote dignity and entrepreneurship.

In two separate occurrences, the implementation of a universal basic income system corresponded with populations experiencing fewer mental and physical health issues. Several countries are testing out UBI programs, and if successful, they could not only improve health but also increase creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Ontario, Canada is preparing for its own pilot basic income program in 2017, according to Hugh Segal, former senator and special advisor to Ontario. He believes that supplemental income should be set at $1,320 a month ($1,820 for people with disabilities) for it to be effective.

The President of Y Combinator, Sam Altman, has come out in favor of universal basic income.

Elon Musk believes artificial intelligence that is much smarter than the smartest human on Earth could result in dangerous situations. Musk argues that the government must introduce a universal basic income program in order to compensate for automation.

47 percent of jobs in the United States are expected to be replaced by smart machines and other forms of automated systems in the next decade or so. The Green Institute sees the potential for universal basic income (UBI) and for a shorter work week as key policy positions for moving ahead into the future.