Governments worldwide provide financial support through pensions, unemployment benefits, and child allowances—so cash transfers to households aren’t new. But universal basic income (UBI) flips the script with its promise of support for all, with few or no strings attached. The concept sparks passionate debates among researchers and the public alike, often leaving us wondering what is UBI really about, and it might differ from existing programs.
Curious? Click through this gallery to explore how this idea could reshape the way we live, work, and think about security in the modern world.