Debate Should we have universal basic income?, live and 1v1 on camera
Free money for all, or a costly mistake? Debate UBI with someone who disagrees.
As automation reshapes work, universal basic income keeps coming up as a fix: pay everyone a baseline with no strings attached. Supporters see freedom; critics see waste.
What each side argues
For UBI
- It ends extreme poverty simply
- It cushions workers against automation
- It cuts the bureaucracy of welfare
Against UBI
- It is enormously expensive to fund
- It may discourage work
- Targeted help reaches the needy better
These are common positions, not the full picture. The best arguments come out live, when someone has to defend them in real time.
How it works
- Check your camera and mic. Debaters go on camera; viewers don't have to.
- Pick the Universal Basic Income topic and get matched with someone taking the opposing side (For UBI vs Against UBI).
- Debate live in a public room. The audience chats and a challenge timer rotates new debaters in so everyone gets a turn.
- The crowd can flag a debater off or vote to extend the clock.
Frequently asked
How do I debate Universal Basic Income online?
Open Joust, allow your camera and mic, choose the "Universal Basic Income" topic or add it as a tag, and you'll be matched with someone who wants to argue the other side in a live 1v1 video debate.
Do I need an account?
No. Joust is anonymous, so you can watch, chat, and debate without signing up.
Can I just watch instead of debating?
Yes. Anyone can watch a live Universal Basic Income debate, chat with the audience, and join the line to take a seat when a debater leaves.