Finland trials a Universal Basic Income scheme

The video discusses the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI), which is being trialed in Finland. UBI proposes replacing the welfare state with a fixed monthly payment to all citizens, regardless of employment status or wealth. The video highlights individual stories from Finland, where UBI has allowed people to pursue personal projects and care for family members. However, the scheme is controversial due to its inclusion of wealthy individuals. The UK is planning its own UBI trial, aiming to apply it to an entire town. The video also addresses concerns about UBI's impact on low wages and overall costs, with ongoing experiments in the UK and Scotland seeking to answer these questions.

What are the potential implications of technological advancements on employment as discussed in the text?

In what ways is the basic income trial in the UK different from the one in Finland?