In "Give People Money," Annie Lowrey embarks on a bold exploration of one of the most captivating and controversial ideas reshaping global economic discussions: universal basic income (UBI). With a keen journalist's eye, Lowrey takes readers on a worldwide tour—from the dusty streets of Kenya, where UBI is breathing life into the most impoverished communities, to the cutting-edge tech hubs of Silicon Valley, where futurists foresee a world radically altered by automation and artificial intelligence. Through her vivid storytelling, Lowrey not only illuminates the potential of UBI to transform the landscape of work and welfare but also delves into the myriad challenges it faces, from ideological battles to the daunting economics of providing every citizen a no-strings-attached stipend. At its heart, "Give People Money" is more than a mere examination of a policy idea. It is a provocative meditation on the very nature of work, value, and human dignity in an age of unprecedented technological progress and growing inequality. Lowrey deftly navigates the intellectual origins and real-world experiments of UBI, presenting a nuanced argument that challenges readers to reconsider long-held assumptions about labor, prosperity, and social cohesion. With clarity and compassion, she sketches a future where UBI could offer not just a safety net, but a new societal contract, promising a fairer, more inclusive world for all.