ubi
this essay explores the intersection of universal basic income (ubi), large language models (llms), and the evolution of creative work in an era of automation. it discusses how ubi could serve as a safety net for workers displaced by ai while fostering a new class of creators empowered by llms. perspectives from historical and modern thinkers—ranging from thomas paine to andrew yang—illustrate diverse arguments for and against ubi. ultimately, the piece argues that ubi, coupled with reskilling initiatives, could enable more people to engage in meaningful, innovative, and knowledge-driven work.
this essay explores the intersection of universal basic income (ubi), large language models (llms), and the evolution of creative work in an era of automation. it discusses how ubi could serve as a safety net for workers displaced by ai while fostering a new class of creators empowered by llms. perspectives from historical and modern thinkers—ranging from thomas paine to andrew yang—illustrate diverse arguments for and against ubi. ultimately, the piece argues that ubi, coupled with reskilling initiatives, could enable more people to engage in meaningful, innovative, and knowledge-driven work.
this essay explores the intersection of universal basic income (ubi), large language models (llms), and the evolution of creative work in an era of automation. it discusses how ubi could serve as a safety net for workers displaced by ai while fostering a new class of creators empowered by llms. perspectives from historical and modern thinkers—ranging from thomas paine to andrew yang—illustrate diverse arguments for and against ubi. ultimately, the piece argues that ubi, coupled with reskilling initiatives, could enable more people to engage in meaningful, innovative, and knowledge-driven work.