@DGI @dgoldsmith
One of the overlooked efficiencies of a UBI is that all of the bureaucracy would also evaporate. Remember, bureaucracy only exists to deny services. Not only would the benefit seekers' time be recovered, but the bureaucrats could be put to better use!
"But what if someone gets it who doesn't deserve it?"
"You seem confused as to what the term 'universal' means. Please allow me to explain, assisted by the musical stylings of Yakko Warner."