Universal Basic Income
sociopolitical financial transfer proposal
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Videos Mentioning Universal Basic Income
At the Intersection of AI, Governments, and Google - Tim Hwang
Y Combinator
A proposed policy to reshape the social contract and welfare systems in response to potential AI-driven automation and job displacement.
Jane McGonigal — How She Predicted COVID in 2010, Becoming the Expert of Your Own Future, and More
Tim Ferriss
A concept that Jane McGonigal is now more informed about, advocating for its positive effects on physical health, mental health, and reduction in crime.
E70: EMERGENCY POD! Russia invades Ukraine: Reactions, Putin's ambition, Biden's response and more
All-In Podcast
The idea of a dividend from widespread solar deployment is compared to UBI, suggesting a transformative economic impact.
A Conversation with Andrew Yang (Episode #202)
Sam Harris
A core policy proposal of Andrew Yang's presidential campaign, discussed as a necessary measure to combat economic disruption and inequality, especially in light of automation and pandemics.
A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #192)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a policy idea that is breaking through during the crisis, alongside universal healthcare, as potential responses.
Ray Dalio: Principles, the Economic Machine, AI & the Arc of Life | Lex Fridman Podcast #54
Lex Fridman
A proposed social welfare system where all citizens receive a regular, unconditional payment. Discussed in relation to addressing wealth gaps and its potential benefits and drawbacks.
Rebooting New York City: A Conversation with Andrew Yang (Episode #236)
Sam Harris
Drawn from Yang's presidential campaign, it's discussed as a policy to address poverty, with proposals for targeted cash relief in New York City.
Are the Dangers of AI Exaggerated? (Making Sense #435)
Sam Harris
A proposed economic system discussed as a potential way to prepare for a future with widespread job displacement due to AI.
Sam Altman: Getting Fired (and Re-Hired) by OpenAI, Agents, AI Copyright issues
All-In Podcast
A social welfare concept that Sam Altman studied at Y Combinator, involving giving people money to solve problems and provide a better horizon.
The Future of American Democracy: A Conversation with Andrew Yang (Episode #262)
Sam Harris
A proposed economic policy that Andrew Yang aimed to address wealth inequality with during his presidential run.
E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
All-In Podcast
A governmental program in which every adult citizen receives a set income regardless of their other earnings. California is described as having run a controlled experiment on UBI, leading to labor shortages.
Ayanna Howard: Human-Robot Interaction & Ethics of Safety-Critical Systems | Lex Fridman Podcast #66
Lex Fridman
A programmatic concept advocated by Andrew Yang to support citizens as automation and AI displace jobs.