Sam Altman's Universal Basic Income Experiment Reveals Mixed Outcomes
Largest U.S. study on unconditional cash transfers shows benefits in autonomy and spending but limited health improvements.
- Recipients spent more on essentials like food, rent, and transportation.
- Increased leisure time led to slight reductions in working hours.
- Healthcare utilization rose, but significant health improvements were absent.
- Participants felt more empowered to make selective employment choices.
- Overall financial positions saw minimal long-term enhancement.