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March 8 2018 – Shirin Ghaffary – Recode
It’s a sign that the idea is moving from fringe to mainstream.
Many In Silicon Valley Support Universal Basic Income. Now The California Democratic Party Does, Too.
What Does a Future With No Jobs Look Like?
Feb 20 2018 – Justin Lee – Medium
A nice look at a few potential policies to combat a jobless future.
Jobs Are Going Extinct. But That Doesn’t Mean We Have To.
Feb 13 2018 – Jolene Creighton – Futurism
If you work in an ad agency, a robot is probably going to take your job. If you drive a taxi, or work for a ride-hailing service like Uber, a robot is definitely going to take your job — and will probably do so in the next couple of years. If robot autonomy doesn’t take your job (but just an FYI, it probably will) you are going to get paid less because of a robot.
Half of Americans Like Universal Basic Income – And They Want AI Companies to Pay For It
Feb 1 2018 – Erin Winick – MIT Technology Review
A recent poll showed that almost half of Americans think UBI is a solution for helping workers displaced by automation.
What If Everyone Got A Monthly Check From The Government?
Jan 11 2018 – Claire Suddath – Bloomberg Businessweek
In an audacious experiment, Finland is giving some residents a “basic income” of $16,000 for two years, no strings attached. Here’s what two of them did with the money.
The Real Story of Automation Beginning with One Simple Chart
Oct 24 2017 – Scott Santens – Medium
Robots are hiding in plain sight. It’s time we stop ignoring them.
Robots Are Coming for Your Job Sooner Than You Think
Sept 27 2017 – Caroline Thompson – Vice
The widespread economic effects of AI will be felt much sooner than many people realize.
Joe Biden Just Chose a Side in the Universal Basic Income Debate
Sept 19 2017 – Karla Lant – Futurism
Former Vice President Joe Biden has just taken a side in the Universal Basic Income debate — and with his take on preparing for the future, he’s betting against some of the biggest innovators in Silicon Valley.
Robert B. Reich’s 7 Incredibly Clear Economic Fundamentals in Under 90 Seconds
The next time you hear someone say we need to cut taxes on the wealthy and corporations, mention these 7 economic fundamentals. pic.twitter.com/b6yfSBjYZr
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) September 17, 2017
Sept 17 2017 – Robert B. Reich
This incredibly short and simple explanation of certain basic economic principles really helps us understand why wealth redistribution in the form of universal basic income and other programs like it will actually grow the economy and help the people in the middle and the bottom while also increasing the wealth at the top.
Wages Are Stagnating, Robots Are Taking Our Jobs. This Democrat has a $1.4 Trillion Solution.
Sept 16 2017 – Greg Ferenstein – Vox
The key involves boosting the Earned Income Tax Credit, a quietly potent program.