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In this video we go over the pros and cons of a universal basic income. The US government spent over $5 trillion of economic stimulus and relief payments during the pandemic of 2020 and 2021. This is enough money to give every adult in the country $1,000 per month during this 2 year period. Would the ... Show More
Jun 2023
Universal Basic Income: does it even work?
<p>This episode is about Universal Basic Income (UBI) and its potential to reshape our society in light of ChatGPT. We explore the fundamental principles, benefits, and challenges associated with implementing a UBI system. Additionally, we explore the potential long-term effects ... Show More
56m 53s
Jun 2018
#130 — Universal Basic Income
Sam Harris speaks with presidential candidate Andrew Yang about "universal basic income" (UBI). They discuss the state of the economy, the rise of automation and AI, the arguments for and against UBI, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you ... Show More
24m 52s
Jun 2020
Universal Basic Income vs. Sprawling Bureaucracy
Universal Basic Income (UBI) has been advocated in various forms by Thomas Paine, Andrew Yang, Milton Friedman, and Richard Nixon: a minimum income floor available to all Americans. How does it stack up compared to our existing welfare state? How would it work, and can we afford ... Show More
1h 14m
Mar 2023
[debate] should we give everyone free money? unpacking the pros and cons of UBI
<p>hello sweet angels,</p>
<p>this week, we're back with a debate episode! The topic: Is UBI the bad bitch she claims to be?<br>
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would our lives be better or worse if we eradicated labour and just gave everyone free money? But more importantly, we discuss what the most impor ... Show More
19m 8s
Apr 2020
The Varying International Responses to Covid-19, and the U.S. Stimulus Package
Felix Oberholzer-Gee and Mihir Desai discuss how and why countries have differed in their responses to Covid-19, with a particular emphasis on their public health and economic responses. They also debate whether or not the recent U.S. stimulus package, including the bailouts, is ... Show More
37m 2s