Equality does not allow for the Liberty of individuals or groups to abuse each other. The neoliberal has a big problem with that for obvious, self-interested reasons.
Thus the concept of 'Liberty' is undermined and robbed of its meaning.
A basic guaranteed income that provides the basic human rights for shelter, food, health care and education will provide protection against exploitation individuals and groups and give society an expanded talent pool which will allow everyone to participate and finally give 'Liberty' the meaning it deserves.