I agree humans need some kind of labour to find meaning and purpose in life. That's why I lean towards Basic Income from a sociological perspective (economics notwithstanding). Very few people find meaning doing data entry at a desk every day of their adult life, or taking orders at McDonald's, or selling doors door-to-door. With Basic Income, sure, a lot of those people will be unfulfilled sitting at home watching Jersey Shore instead of being unfulfilled sitting at work entering data. But at least they'll have the opportunity to find meaning, instead of being forced into a mindless job that doesn't really need doing. And hey, maybe they'll even contribute something to society. Nor is Basic Income the only solution to the sociological problem. Related: On Work, The Prophet, Kahlil Gilbran; In Praise of Idleness, Bertrand Russell