The document discusses the idea of implementing a universal basic income in the United States. It notes that while limited pilot programs of basic income in other countries have shown some positive results, actually adopting such a system in the US would face major challenges. A basic income guarantees a set level of money for all citizens unconditionally, but critics argue it could discourage work and be too costly to implement for the US population. More research is still needed to fully understand the potential impacts of basic income.