Former Victoria MP and City Councillor, Laurel Collins giving UBI a shoutout during session on OAS (basic income for seniors).

From one of our readers

UBI is really about value that none of us created but we co-inherit together, like nature.

Alaska's Permanent Fund invests common wealth gifted by nature to pay everyone dividends. Started by a Republican, supported by Democrats and Independents.

"AI could wipe out ALL entry-level white collar jobs and spike unemployment to 10-20%"

Anthropic CEO says we gotta find a way the economic playing field, perhaps tax AI companies like his. That's one way to fund UBI as AI dividends.

Microsoft AI CEO and UBI supporter:

"Most of the tasks accountants, lawyers and other professionals currently undertake will be fully automated by AI within 12-18 months"

Also him: "UBI is a political and economic measure we have to start talking about in a serious way"

AI accelerationists support UBI

This went mega viral on TikTok about UBI

What would you do if survival was guaranteed?

Vitalik Buterin speaking on stage, quote saying automation may increase inequality and UBI should be considered

Vitalik is pro-UBI

One of Canada's top doctors prescribes a basic income guarantee

The Simpsons were so ahead of their time

maybe it's a tie

Another staunch conservative who's pro-UBI

Ireland has shown that basic income works — not just socially, but economically.

Give people time and security to develop their skills, and the returns flow back to society. Now let's go further.

Actually, this IS inevitable in a technologically advancing society.

Our economy naturally concentrates wealth in LAND and COMPANIES, away from WORKERS.

The key is to give everyone a slice: UBI funded by sovereign wealth funds, land/natural resources, and AI.

Chinese electronic giant Xiaomi's humanoid robots are working in their car factories with a 90% success rate.

In the future, it'll be 100% on any physical task, 24/7, cheaper than any human. A future without UBI seems unlikely.

There are major breakthroughs happening in agriculture, medicine, and manufacturing that will undoubtedly raise living standards. But the existential risk is also real.

Article titled "How AI Can Help Boost Wealth and Share It More Fairly" by Dr. Zhao, Dr. Whitehead, Sen. Woo, and Sen. Pate.

UBI Works graphic with 4 authors. Quote: AI should provide an economic floor rather than concentrating wealth for a few.

Two Canadian Senators and Professors: use AI to fund Basic Income

- tax machines, fund people, build an AI Dividend Fund
- tax labour less
- bundle with AI education & services

This is mainstream policy now backed by real examples and smart people

Portrait of Max Fawcett with quote arguing UBI boosts growth, supports jobs, and lowers healthcare costs.

It's commonly accepted that basic income would boost the economy, healthcare, and personal freedoms.

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And I'd drink it!

#UBI for Australia now please

Basic income is the one thing that can keep society from falling apart. If more and more work is done by robots and AI, we need to find new ways to distribute the profits these machines generate.

“If we discovered a drug that reduced hospitalizations by 8.5%, we’d put it in the water"

🙋🏼‍♀️. Hello. Danielle! If you want to cut health care costs how about UBI? You and Dougie could ask Mark if he’s willing…..

Tim Houston, who got elected with the mandate of "fixing healthcare" should know this. bsky.app/profile/bren...

If you live in University-Rosedale it might be a good time to reach out to our new MP.

I don't know just how much increased bike-use reduces healthcare costs but it's certainly non-zero.

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All-Party Anti-Poverty Caucus Meeting, Dr. Jiaying Zhao YouTube video by Kim Pate

Last week, I had the honour of presenting my latest research on guaranteed basic income to the All-Party Anti-Poverty Caucus in the Parliament, led by Senator Kim Pate @kpateonthehill.bsky.social , MP Elizabeth May, and MP Sean Casey.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=R16r...

Korea Bizwire article screenshot: “South Korea launches rural basic income pilot,” with a family holding a local voucher card

South Korea launched basic income in rural counties across the nation to boost local businesses

Kim Pan-jong, who runs a tomato juice business, said he expanded into local retail after previously selling only online. "We expect more customers from within the region"

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