I think I've lost your train of thought. There is some sense in paying people not to work just as we pay farmers not to grow crops and pay windfarms a premium when the wind doesn't blow.
Our way of life depends on exploitation. Has for centuries. That we say we "make money" tells a lot: making money is illegal unless you are a mint! You can only TAKE money, from future-you, from someone else, a neighbour or a third-world family, or even just a boss proxying for all three.