Podcasts about Ubi

Episode 23 of The Basic Income Show!Read: https://scottsantens.substack.com/p/the-reports-of-ubis-death-are-greatlyChapters:00:00 Plugging my newest article03:56 Comingle and Bootstraps updates08:20 Boulder, CO results20:58 Alameda, CA results33:06 Ithaca, NY results47:34 New Mexico launches universal childcare51:03 Flint, MI results1:02:51 New Jersey child poverty report1:08:20 New results from Ireland1:23:25 New results from Finland1:29:03 Child allowance average1:32:46 Tempe, AZ South Park pilot1:34:08 OutroSummary:This conversation delves into six recent studies of UBI via just released guaranteed basic income pilot results. The hosts discuss the psychological benefits of UBI, including increased hope and a sense of mattering, while also addressing in response to a viewer question the potential of cryptocurrency in funding these initiatives. They highlight the importance of community support and the positive outcomes observed in various UBI pilot programs, emphasizing the need for flexible support systems for caregivers and the broader implications of financial stability on mental health. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various aspects of universal basic income (UBI) and its implications on society, particularly focusing on recent developments in universal childcare programs, the RX Kids initiative in Flint, Michigan, and new health results of Finland's basic income study. They explore the positive outcomes of these programs on mental health, economic stability, and the arts, emphasizing the importance of universality in social support systems. The discussion also touches on the economic value of creativity and the need for a more comprehensive understanding of societal benefits beyond traditional metrics like GDP.See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/scottsantens.com/post/3lckzcleo7s24See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on X: https://x.com/scottsantens/status/1766213155967955332US guaranteed basic income pilot result summaries:https://www.guaranteedincomeworks.org/researchFor more info about UBI, please refer to my UBI FAQ: http://scottsantens.com/basic-income-faqDonate to the Income To Support All Foundation to support UBI projects:https://www.itsafoundation.orgSubscribe to the ITSA Newsletter for monthly UBI news:https://itsanewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeVisit Basic Income Today for daily UBI news:https://basicincometoday.comSign up for the Comingle waitlist for voluntary UBI:https://www.comingle.usFollow Scott:https://linktr.ee/scottsantensFollow Conrad:https://bsky.app/profile/theubiguy.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/conradshaw/Follow Josh:https://bsky.app/profile/misterjworth.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshworth/Special thanks to: Gisele Huff, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Steven Grimm, Bob Weishaar, Dorothy Krahn, Judith Bliss, Lowell Aronoff, Jessica Chew, Katie Moussouris, David Ruark,Tricia Garrett, A.W.R., Daryl Smith, Larry Cohen, John Steinberger, Philip Rosedale, Liya Brook, Frederick Weber, Laurel gillespie, Dylan Hirsch-Shell, Tom Cooper, Robert Collins, Joanna Zarach, Mgmguy, Albert Wenger, Andrew Yang, Peter T Knight, Michael Finney, David Ihnen, Steve Roth, Miki Phagan, Walter Schaerer, Elizabeth Corker, Albert Daniel Brockman, Natalie Foster, Joe Ballou, Arjun ,' @Justin_Dart , Felix Ling, S, Jocelyn Hockings, Mark Donovan, Jason Clark, Chuck Cordes, Mark Broadgate, Leslie Kausch, Braden Ferrin , Juro Antal, centuryfalcon64, Deanna McHugh, Stephen Castro-Starkey, Tommy Caruso, and all my other patrons for their support.If you'd like to see your name here in future video descriptions, you can do so by becoming a patron on Patreon at the UBI Producer level or above: https://www.patreon.com/scottsantens/membership#universalbasicincome #BasicIncome #UBI

What if blockchain technology could emancipate us rather than just enrich speculators? In this wide-ranging conversation with Victor Vernissage, researcher, economist, and founder of Humanode.io, we explore how emerging technologies might transform our economic systems if deployed with democratic values rather than purely capitalist structures."Crypto is mostly about speculation. It's the main use case right now," Victor explains, cutting through the hype to address fundamental issues with current blockchain implementations. He argues that most systems remain "purely plutocratic, oligarchic, capitalistic structures where the more money you have, the more power you have," despite revolutionary potential for something entirely different. The discussion challenges widespread economic illiteracy underlying many blockchain projects, with Victor boldly stating that "neoclassical economics is complete bullshit" that fails to model real-world complexity.We venture into fascinating territory when discussing how blockchain and AI technologies intersect. Victor outlines four major possibilities: decentralized AI computation keeping conversations private rather than corporate-controlled; autonomous AI agents that can trade independently; governance systems for artificial intelligence; and new economic structures for a world where AI displaces human workers. Humanode specifically focuses on creating "one human, one vote" governance systems using biometrics to verify unique identities without compromising privacy.Perhaps most revolutionary is the potential for wealth redistribution through technology. Victor describes how AI agents conducting transactions generate fees, which typically flow to wealthy validators. However, with systems like Humanode, these fees could instead be distributed equally among participants, creating "not money for nothing, but money for something" – a new economic model beyond traditional UBI concepts.The conversation ultimately reveals that our technological future isn't predetermined. While current implementations often reinforce existing power structures, these technologies could create more democratic, equitable systems if implemented differently. The question isn't whether technology will transform society, but whether we'll allow that transformation to serve humanity or exploit it.Ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about economics and technology? Listen now, then join the conversation about building a more democratic digital future.Send us a text Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to BitterlakeSupport the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeCurrent Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon, Buddy Roark, Daniel Petrovic

Welcome to another powerful episode of the Kaka Balli Punjabi Podcast, your go-to space for raw conversations, future ideas, and Punjabi perspectives on global issues. In today's deep-dive, I sit down with Ajaydeep Singh Dhaliwal and Ajeet Chahal to decode the biggest challenges and opportunities of our time – from Artificial Intelligence taking over jobs to the Dyson Sphere dream of unlimited power.

Episode 22 of The Basic Income Show!Could Thailand be the first to UBI?Chapters:00:00 Thailand Announces Negative Income Tax in 202719:27 Conrad's Trip To Brazil for the 2025 BIEN Congress26:07 UBI will mean more games like Hollow Knight: Silksong32:56 Cat Subways in a UBI Future45:50 Robert Reich Prescribes UBI50:54 Sam Altman Mentions UBI Again53:43 $10,000 a Month in UBI??58:48 Mexico Drops Poverty by 26% via Universal Pensions1:02:40 Yes, Cash Transfers Work Says The Atlantic's Annie Lowrey1:16:05 New Version of UBIdata1:31:28 Concluding RemarksSummary:In this conversation, the hosts discuss the recent announcement by Thailand to implement a negative income tax in 2027, exploring its implications for poverty reduction and economic reform. They delve into the similarities and differences between Universal Basic Income (UBI) and Negative Income Tax (NIT), emphasizing the importance of real-time financial support during crises. The conversation also touches on the political challenges of sustaining such programs, the potential economic effects, and the role of community engagement in advocating for basic income. Additionally, they highlight how financial security can unleash human creativity and potential, leading to innovative projects and a more fulfilling society. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the pervasive stress related to financial planning and the potential for universal basic income (UBI) to alleviate this burden. They explore the public's growing demand for UBI, especially in light of economic disruptions caused by AI. The conversation also touches on the feasibility of high UBI amounts, evidence from successful cash transfer programs in Mexico, and the counterarguments against UBI that have emerged recently. The speakers emphasize the importance of cash transfers in reducing poverty and the need for comprehensive data to support UBI initiatives.See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/scottsantens.com/post/3lckzcleo7s24See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on X: https://x.com/scottsantens/status/1766213155967955332For more info about UBI, please refer to my UBI FAQ: http://scottsantens.com/basic-income-faqDonate to the Income To Support All Foundation to support UBI projects:https://www.itsafoundation.orgSubscribe to the ITSA Newsletter for monthly UBI news:https://itsanewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeVisit Basic Income Today for daily UBI news:https://basicincometoday.comSign up for the Comingle waitlist for voluntary UBI:https://www.comingle.usFollow Scott:https://linktr.ee/scottsantensFollow Conrad:https://bsky.app/profile/theubiguy.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/conradshaw/Follow Josh:https://bsky.app/profile/misterjworth.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshworth/Special thanks to: Gisele Huff, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Steven Grimm, Bob Weishaar, Judith Bliss, Lowell Aronoff, Jessica Chew, Katie Moussouris, David Ruark,Tricia Garrett, A.W.R., Daryl Smith, Larry Cohen, John Steinberger, Philip Rosedale, Liya Brook, Frederick Weber, Laurel gillespie, Dylan Hirsch-Shell, Tom Cooper, Robert Collins, Joanna Zarach, Mgmguy, Albert Wenger, Andrew Yang, Peter T Knight, Michael Finney, David Ihnen, Steve Roth, Miki Phagan, Walter Schaerer, Elizabeth Corker, Albert Daniel Brockman, Natalie Foster, Joe Ballou, Arjun ,' @Justin_Dart , Felix Ling, S, Jocelyn Hockings, Mark Donovan, Jason Clark, Chuck Cordes, Mark Broadgate, Leslie Kausch, Braden Ferrin , Juro Antal, centuryfalcon64, Deanna McHugh, Stephen Castro-Starkey, Tommy Caruso, and all my other patrons for their support.If you'd like to see your name here in future video descriptions, you can do so by becoming a patron on Patreon at the UBI Producer level or above: https://www.patreon.com/scottsantens/membership#universalbasicincome #BasicIncome #UBI

Fed cut 25 bps; panel debates politics creeping into policy and what it means for risk assetsTrump nominee Stephen Miran and the floated “third mandate” to “moderate long-term rates” seen as soft yield-curve controlCPI data quality questioned: imputation/estimates are rising while lived costs outpace headline CPIHousing at peak unaffordability; searches for mortgage help, rent trouble, and credit-card stress are surgingLabor mixed: manufacturing jobs slipping; job openings back near 2019 while S&P hovers near ATHsMoody's recession risk ~48%—yet hosts note policymakers rarely tolerate prolonged market drawdownsPanel takeaway: despite macro cracks, being long scarce/risk assets (Bitcoin, equities, real estate, gold) generally wins vs. timing downturnsBoomers' home-equity windfall vs. younger generations sparks debate on “corrective” policies/UBI and the role of Bitcoin in restoring fairnessBitcoin treasury companies: PIPE unlock overhangs (e.g., Sequans, Nakamoto) create churn, but industry likely broadens beyond MSTRCory Klippsten's “tranching” frame: packaging Bitcoin exposure into debt/equity slices is pulling new capital into BTC and will scale Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin. Learn more at swan.com/private. Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Learn more at swan.com/vault.

The Reports of UBI's Death Are Greatly Exaggerated: The Mountain of Positive Results vs. Pandemic-Era NullsIn this episode, I read through my newest essay on scottsantens.substack.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:25 Overview03:05 The Pandemic Happened09:44 The U is Universal14:25 The Household Size Problem18:02 Prevention vs Treatment22:18 Time is a Factor26:22 The Control Group Problem30:17 Evidence For Thee But Not For Me34:58 Missing the Forest For the Trees40:48 There's More to Poverty Than Brainwaves46:12 ConclusionSummary:This essay audits the evidence that actually maps to UBI—per-person, saturation-site, long-duration designs with clean controls—and shows consistent gains in poverty reduction, mental and physical health, crime, education, and labor-market functioning.Key threads: COVID-19 as a confound; universality vs scattered pilots; household-size scaling; prevention vs treatment; time-horizon effects; control-group and benefit-interaction problems; marginal tax rate traps in SSI/SNAP/housing; cash vs in-kind efficiency (MVPF).Referenced cases and pilots: Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend; Stockton SEED; Chelsea Eats; Denver Basic Income Project; OpenResearch UBI Study (ORUS); Baby's First Years; Finland and Germany basic income studies; Dauphin, Manitoba (MINCOME); India saturation pilots; Namibia village UBI; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians dividends; EITC and CTC; Bolsa Família.See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/scottsantens.com/post/3lckzcleo7s24See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on X: https://x.com/scottsantens/status/1766213155967955332For more info about UBI, please refer to my UBI FAQ: http://scottsantens.com/basic-income-faqDonate to the Income To Support All Foundation to support UBI projects:https://www.itsafoundation.orgSubscribe to the ITSA Newsletter for monthly UBI news:https://itsanewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeVisit Basic Income Today for daily UBI news:https://basicincometoday.comSign up for the Comingle waitlist for voluntary UBI:https://www.comingle.usFollow Scott:https://linktr.ee/scottsantensSpecial thanks to: Gisele Huff, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Steven Grimm, Bob Weishaar, Judith Bliss, Lowell Aronoff, Jessica Chew, Katie Moussouris, David Ruark,Tricia Garrett, A.W.R., Daryl Smith, Larry Cohen, John Steinberger, Philip Rosedale, Liya Brook, Frederick Weber, Laurel gillespie, Dylan Hirsch-Shell, Tom Cooper, Robert Collins, Joanna Zarach, Mgmguy, Albert Wenger, Andrew Yang, Peter T Knight, Michael Finney, David Ihnen, Steve Roth, Miki Phagan, Walter Schaerer, Elizabeth Corker, Albert Daniel Brockman, Natalie Foster, Joe Ballou, Arjun ,' @Justin_Dart , Felix Ling, S, Jocelyn Hockings, Mark Donovan, Jason Clark, Chuck Cordes, Mark Broadgate, Leslie Kausch, Braden Ferrin , Juro Antal, centuryfalcon64, Deanna McHugh, Stephen Castro-Starkey, Tommy Caruso, and all my other patrons for their support.If you'd like to see your name here in future video descriptions, you can do so by becoming a patron on Patreon at the UBI Producer level or above.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scottsantens/membership#universalbasicincome #BasicIncome #UBI

What if the solution to AI-driven unemployment isn't government handouts, but finally getting paid for the data you've been giving away for free?In this week's episode of the Only Constant, Amelia Green discusses with Nellie Wartoft how traditional UBI pilots fail due to unsustainable government funding, why tech giants are making record profits from our personal data, and her revolutionary approach to creating a self-funded universal basic income by treating data as personal assets that citizens can monetize.Connect with Amelia Green and U-BI:- Follow us or DM us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-bi-impact/- Sign up for the Newsletter through our Website: UBIImpact.com Connect with:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nellie Wartoft⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tigerhall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chair of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nellie@tigerhall.com

Hoy traemos el análisis de Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, un excelente plataformer con músculo español. También hablamos de la compra de licencias de Ubi por parte de Atari y abrumador caos del lanzamiento de Silksong Comentarios: https://t.me/comentariosindiepodcast

Today's conversation was about a topic I've covered a few times now: Universal Basic Income (UBI). Most of my work on UBI has been about its benefits, especially how it can be used as a tool for poverty alleviation. And while I think the economic rationale for UBI justifies itself, others make a more ethical appeal to its justification. The more heterodox side of the left tends to focus on the morality of its economic policies, why it is wrong to have homelessness, malnutrition, and destitution in affluent societies. I think this can be seen in the appeal of figures like Bernie Sanders or even the newest Pope. So what are the ethical considerations for UBI? Why is it not only right, but just, to give people a guaranteed income? Are there any downsides to it? Or, does having a universal guaranteed income create a backstop to poverty and a path towards a Jeffersonian self-sufficiency?My guest today helps us answer these questions and navigate the philosophical justifications for UBI globally. Dr. Karl Widerquist, a philosopher, activist, and economist from Georgetown University, specializes in political philosophy. Much of Dr. Widerquist's work focuses on conceptions of justice and freedom, and how they can be enhanced by UBI. His research has been published in journals such as Basic Income Studies and Ethical Perspectives, and he has authored several books, such as The Problem of Property, Prehistoric Myths in Modern Political Philosophy, and The Ethics and Economics of the Basic Income Guarantee. He is the cofounder of the US Basic Income Guarantee (USBIG), an organization that hosts discussions and promotes UBI policy in America. He is part of the left-libertarian wing of the spectrum, and reminded me a lot about my conversation with Martin Jacobsen earlier in the year. Dr. Widerquist earned his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Michigan, and two PhDs, one from the City University of New York in Economics, and the other from Oxford in Politics. Together, we discussed criticisms of UBI, why UBI doesn't quite fit in the right-left political spectrum, and where the future of UBI is headed. To check out more of our content, including our research and policy tools, visit our website: https://www.hgsss.org/

32 Fear not, little flock, for it hath pleased your Father to give you a kingdom.Nolite timere pusillus grex, quia complacuit Patri vestro dare vobis regnum. 33 Sell what you possess and give alms. Make to yourselves bags which grow not old, a treasure in heaven which faileth not: where no thief approacheth, nor moth corrupteth.Vendite quae possidetis, et date eleemosynam. Facite vobis sacculos, qui non veterascunt, thesaurum non deficientem in caelis : quo fur non appropriat, neque tinea corrumpit. 34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.Ubi enim thesaurus vester est, ibi et cor vestrum erit.From his childhood St Nicholas was a model of virtue and innocence. He entered the Order of St Augustine and became a famous preacher. He died A.D. 1310.

Tacoma's UBI experiment shows results // Tour of floating homes on Lake Union returns. What kind of person owns a floating home? // SCENARIOS!

Lawyer Lisa joins us for a great chat about the state of the world in regards to speech suppression, and the ongoing tyranny.   We talk about speech restriction, pulling apart society, culling lawyers, politicization, Real 411, the One Globalist Beast System, what is happening with aFLD, the ai push into technical interoperability, immigration, protest zones, central banks, the upcoming war between Canada and USA, the Group of 30, Luciferianism, the UN Migration Compact and Carney and Eurasia.   In the last part we get into the DNA - Declaration of North America, new Bill of Rights, Bill C293 kill bill campaign, Elections Canada asking questions, UBI, CBDC, GFANS, Tariffs, Christianity, Selling man to man, the Green scam war crimes, smart city infrastructure, Trans rights to transhumanism, recency bias and ghost cities in China.   Lawyer who has practiced as a litigator. I've run my own firm and done large file litigation including files against the government and class action work. https://lawyerlisa.substack.com/p/diana-carney-gerald-butts-ian-bremmer?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1287362&post_id=172786867&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=24pqe&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email https://www.amazon.ca/WORLD-MUTE-Committees-Destroying-Eliminating-ebook/dp/B0F8RC4PTD   completestreetsforcanada.ca   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support.   For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Rokfin www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   Support the show directly: https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Tinctures and Gummies https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Eh-List Podcast and site: https://eh-list.ca/ Eh-List YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEh-List Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Our Audiobook Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing/videos Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Other affiliated shows: www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica https://www.guilded.gg/chat/b7af7266-771d-427f-978c-872a7962a6c2?messageId=c1e1c7cd-c6e9-4eaf-abc9-e6ec0be89ff3   Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com 

Brian White discusses EVs, batteries, solar, and engineering daily on his channel @futureaza. So it's an honor to talk about his insights on:* Tesla Investing and Diversification* Global EV Market and Competition* Invest more in Autonomous Trucking and Semis:* AI, Abundance, and Future Societyand more…Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CEfe1724G1cEpisode Highlights:[00:02-07:01] From banking to tesla investor[07:02-09:00] Tesla outperforms the S&P[09:01-11:00] Diversification Wins[11:01-13:56] Beyond Tesla: EVs in China[13:57-16:58] EVs in Mexico and Nepal[16:59-19:00] Autonomous Future, Optimus[19:01-22:26] Future of Engineering - Railways, Maglev[22:27-26:00] Humanity's loss[26:01-29:00] Debate between Abundance and UBI[29:01-32:00] The Passion Economy[32:01-40:43] Specialists vs. Generalists, Dojo Dilemma[40:44-42:39] Final thoughtsSpecial Mentions:* Elon Musk, Walter Isaacson, Franz von Holzhausen, John Cleese* Tesla (including Semi, Megapack, Optimus, Robotaxi, Dojo)* Kathy Wood and ARK Invest* Palantir, BYD, The Seal* Companies: SpaceX, Neuralink, Nvidia, Samsung, TSMC* Locations/Events: Shanghai Auto Show, Fully Charged event in Farnborough, Mexico City, Nepal***Start taking action right NOW!

Today's discussion originates from our 2025 Annual Conference, The Rise of AI and Automation. Today's episode is part of our fourth and final panel, “AI and Inequality – Are our Social Safety nets up to the task?”.Our panel today is led by our returning guest, Mr. Steve Shafarman.Mr. Shafarman has been a universal basic income (UBI) proponent since the 1980s. He is the program director of Basic Income Action and a member of Basic Income Earth Network, two non-profits dedicated to promoting the implementation of UBI. He is also the author of several books: Basic Income Imperative, Our Future, We the People, and many more, all of which focus on the benefits of UBI. Steve earned his bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Psychology, and Human Development from Colby College.Mr. Shafarman joined the Henry George School to discuss how his work in childhood psychology informs his perspective on the economy, why UBI is a crucial aspect of social safety nets for responding to AI disruptions, and how a land value tax can fund this expanded social safety net. To check out more of our content, including our research and policy tools, visit our website: https://www.hgsss.org/

Episode 21 of The Basic Income Show!UBI is in High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World!Chapters:00:00 The Basic Income Show at SXSW03:37 Basic Income for the Arts public consultation05:17 Guaranteed Basic Income in Palm Springs10:32 Guaranteed Basic Income in Los Angeles12:16 Institutional Fears of Trump17:56 Bright children in low-income homes study21:02 Could Malaysia win the UBI race?22:40 UBI legislation introduced in Colombia35:50 UBI scene in High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World56:20 Basic Income for Farmers in the UK57:17 Basic Income versus UBI1:03:15 Universality helps prevent corruption1:04:46 Neurodivergence and Bureaucracy1:10:37 Crime and the National Guard in DC1:15:35 Americans spend 4 hours a day thinking about money1:19:35 Patreon SupportersSummary:In this episode of The Basic Income Show, Scott Santens, Conrad Shaw, and Josh Worth cover major new developments in Universal Basic Income (UBI) policy, research, and culture. They discuss the Bootstraps docu-series heading to South by Southwest, Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts consultation, and new Guaranteed Basic Income pilots in Palm Springs and Los Angeles. The hosts examine institutional fears of Trump, a new study on bright children in low-income households, and Malaysia's bold push that could make it the first nation with a true UBI. They also explore UBI legislation in Colombia, a UK program for farmers, and the importance of universality in preventing corruption. Alongside these updates, the team dives into how anime (High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World) depicts UBI, the struggles of neurodivergent people navigating bureaucracy, and the reality that Americans spend four hours a day worrying about money. This wide-ranging conversation blends news, culture, and research to highlight why UBI remains one of the most urgent and transformative policies of our time.See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/scottsantens.com/post/3lckzcleo7s24See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on X: https://x.com/scottsantens/status/1766213155967955332For more info about UBI, please refer to my UBI FAQ: http://scottsantens.com/basic-income-faqDonate to the Income To Support All Foundation to support UBI projects:https://www.itsafoundation.orgSubscribe to the ITSA Newsletter for monthly UBI news:https://itsanewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeVisit Basic Income Today for daily UBI news:https://basicincometoday.comSign up for the Comingle waitlist for voluntary UBI:https://www.comingle.usFollow Scott:https://linktr.ee/scottsantensFollow Conrad:https://bsky.app/profile/theubiguy.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/conradshaw/Follow Josh:https://bsky.app/profile/misterjworth.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshworth/Special thanks to: Gisele Huff, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Steven Grimm, Bob Weishaar, Judith Bliss, Lowell Aronoff, Jessica Chew, Katie Moussouris, David Ruark,Tricia Garrett, A.W.R., Daryl Smith, Larry Cohen, John Steinberger, Philip Rosedale, Liya Brook, Frederick Weber, Laurel gillespie, Dylan Hirsch-Shell, Tom Cooper, Robert Collins, Joanna Zarach, Mgmguy, Albert Wenger, Andrew Yang, Peter T Knight, Michael Finney, David Ihnen, Steve Roth, Miki Phagan, Walter Schaerer, Elizabeth Corker, Albert Daniel Brockman, Natalie Foster, Joe Ballou, Arjun ,' @Justin_Dart , Felix Ling, S, Jocelyn Hockings, Mark Donovan, Jason Clark, Chuck Cordes, Mark Broadgate, Leslie Kausch, Braden Ferrin , Juro Antal, centuryfalcon64, Deanna McHugh, Stephen Castro-Starkey, Tommy Caruso, and all my other patrons for their support.If you'd like to see your name here in future video descriptions, you can do so by becoming a patron on Patreon at the UBI Producer level or above.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scottsantens/membership#universalbasicincome #BasicIncome #UBI

On this episode of Right on Radio host Jeff is joined by John Brisson of "We've Read the Document" for a wide-ranging news update and analysis of recent political and geopolitical developments. The show opens with the Word on Word segment, where Jeff and listeners choose between two Bible verses — Deuteronomy 31:8 and Isaiah 26:3 — and discuss the role of hope, steadfast mind, and trust in turbulent times. Jeff and John dissect a packed presidential press conference: debates over Trump's health, claims about Operation Warp Speed and its military logistics, and the media narratives around chronic venous insufficiency and heart concerns. They explore allegations linking pandemic programs to deeper operations (Operation Tiberius, Palantir connections), the political theater of the Oval Office (symbolism of ties and when leaders don't wear them), and how predictive programming and choreography shape public perception. The conversation turns to possible preparations for accountability actions: references to “burn bags” and hidden documents, Tulsi Gabbard's remarks, talk of prosecutions and military legal structures (JAG), the specter of martial law and tribunals, and the rhetoric around capital punishment for violence in the Capitol. Jeff and John debate timelines and motives, including a prediction to watch mid-September for consequential developments. International threads include the arrest of El Mayo (Sinaloa cartel), the prospect of declaring Mexico and other nations as narco states, potential military actions in Latin America, and diplomatic theater surrounding a planned Trump meeting with King Charles. They also cover Denmark's recent actions related to COVID operations in Greenland and the broader push to expose global networks tied to trafficking and corruption. Financial and technological shifts are discussed at length: talk of charging George Soros under RICO, Elon Musk's provocative posts, the rumored launch of a Trump-linked stablecoin (World Liberty Financial), and the larger “wealth transfer” narrative tied to AI, robotics, and a nascent digital monetary system — with debate about freedoms, UBI, and the risks of centralized digital control. Throughout, Jeff and John compare differing interpretations — from Trump-as-forerunner to Trump-as-Antichrist — arguing theology, prophecy, and practical consequences while cautioning about who holds power when justice is meted out. The episode closes by inviting listeners to join Right on Radio's Telegram communities and nightly prayer calls, with John sharing where to find his research and channels for continued conversation. Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more... https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the Faith

A persistent gap between public imagination and technical reality defines the common understanding of artificial intelligence. The popular discourse, shaped by a century of fiction, centers on the fear of emergent machine consciousness, while the more urgent, tangible story is about how today's powerful, non-sentient tools are actively beginning to restructure our world. The central misunderstanding is not that AI is unimportant, but that its immediate impact is philosophical rather than what it truly is: a practical, economic, and social force compelling a fundamental human reorganization.

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32 Fear not, little flock, for it hath pleased your Father to give you a kingdom.Nolite timere pusillus grex, quia complacuit Patri vestro dare vobis regnum. 33 Sell what you possess and give alms. Make to yourselves bags which grow not old, a treasure in heaven which faileth not: where no thief approacheth, nor moth corrupteth.Vendite quae possidetis, et date eleemosynam. Facite vobis sacculos, qui non veterascunt, thesaurum non deficientem in caelis : quo fur non appropriat, neque tinea corrumpit. 34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.Ubi enim thesaurus vester est, ibi et cor vestrum erit.St Philip was born at Florence of the noble family of Benizi. He entered the Order of the Servites as a lay brother. Ordained a priest, he was made General of his Order.

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[01:02:23] USDA Subsidies for Solar on FarmlandUSDA's history of paying farmers to cover fertile land with solar panels is exposed, raising food cost concerns and linking to global green energy agendas. [01:07:37] Renewables, Grid Instability & Texas FreezeExplains how reliance on solar/wind caused Texas grid failures, drawing parallels with UK policies and arguing this is part of a coordinated global plan. [01:10:15] New Jersey Green Energy BacklashGovernor Murphy's energy plan sparks pushback as electricity costs skyrocket, with Democrats fleeing the policy ahead of elections. [01:13:41] AI Data Centers Fueling Energy CrisisRapid expansion of AI computing is blamed for tripling demand, worsening grid instability, and hiking business and household electricity bills. [01:24:32] AI Energy Use & Government SilenceSegment explores how ChatGPT-5 may use up to 20x more energy than earlier models. Despite climate rhetoric, regulators hide AI's electricity and water consumption because the state values AI's surveillance and control powers. [01:29:09] Inflation Lies & Rising CostsVegetables up 40%, coffee 25%, electricity climbing faster than inflation — but official stats mask reality. Trump pressures the Fed to drop rates while hidden costs distort the economy. [01:32:34] Data Centers & Universal Basic Income PushMassive power demand from AI/data centers spikes household electricity bills. Discussion links technocracy and neo-Marxist thinking, framing UBI as a tool for control rather than relief. [01:35:01] Karl Marx, Satan & Ideological RotDeep dive into Karl Marx's satanic writings and plays like Oulinem, tying communism's roots to spiritual rebellion and destruction. [01:41:11] Communitarianism & Smart Cities DeceptionExplains how technocracy is rebranded as “communitarianism” to sell surveillance, digital ID, and smart city control as “community-driven” initiatives, masking authoritarian goals. [02:05:11] Lisa Cook Mortgage CaseAllegations that Fed Governor Lisa Cook claimed two “primary residences” to secure better mortgage terms, raising conflict-of-interest concerns. [02:08:26] Musk Backs VanceElon Musk abandons third-party flirtation and throws support behind J.D. Vance, framed as cementing Silicon Valley/Thiel technocracy ties. [02:19:44] GOP Closet ScandalsReports of Grindr spikes at GOP events fuel arguments about hypocrisy in a party accused of shielding abusers while posturing on morality. [02:42:17] Glyphosate & GagsNova Scotia approves mass glyphosate spraying while curbing public access; paralleled with EU “media freedom” rules forcing platforms to boost establishment outlets. [02:57:24] Stablecoin Power GrabStablecoins and Tether framed as Trojan horses for bank surveillance, interest extraction, and eventual replacement of local cash economies. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

[01:02:23] USDA Subsidies for Solar on FarmlandUSDA's history of paying farmers to cover fertile land with solar panels is exposed, raising food cost concerns and linking to global green energy agendas. [01:07:37] Renewables, Grid Instability & Texas FreezeExplains how reliance on solar/wind caused Texas grid failures, drawing parallels with UK policies and arguing this is part of a coordinated global plan. [01:10:15] New Jersey Green Energy BacklashGovernor Murphy's energy plan sparks pushback as electricity costs skyrocket, with Democrats fleeing the policy ahead of elections. [01:13:41] AI Data Centers Fueling Energy CrisisRapid expansion of AI computing is blamed for tripling demand, worsening grid instability, and hiking business and household electricity bills. [01:24:32] AI Energy Use & Government SilenceSegment explores how ChatGPT-5 may use up to 20x more energy than earlier models. Despite climate rhetoric, regulators hide AI's electricity and water consumption because the state values AI's surveillance and control powers. [01:29:09] Inflation Lies & Rising CostsVegetables up 40%, coffee 25%, electricity climbing faster than inflation — but official stats mask reality. Trump pressures the Fed to drop rates while hidden costs distort the economy. [01:32:34] Data Centers & Universal Basic Income PushMassive power demand from AI/data centers spikes household electricity bills. Discussion links technocracy and neo-Marxist thinking, framing UBI as a tool for control rather than relief. [01:35:01] Karl Marx, Satan & Ideological RotDeep dive into Karl Marx's satanic writings and plays like Oulinem, tying communism's roots to spiritual rebellion and destruction. [01:41:11] Communitarianism & Smart Cities DeceptionExplains how technocracy is rebranded as “communitarianism” to sell surveillance, digital ID, and smart city control as “community-driven” initiatives, masking authoritarian goals. [02:05:11] Lisa Cook Mortgage CaseAllegations that Fed Governor Lisa Cook claimed two “primary residences” to secure better mortgage terms, raising conflict-of-interest concerns. [02:08:26] Musk Backs VanceElon Musk abandons third-party flirtation and throws support behind J.D. Vance, framed as cementing Silicon Valley/Thiel technocracy ties. [02:19:44] GOP Closet ScandalsReports of Grindr spikes at GOP events fuel arguments about hypocrisy in a party accused of shielding abusers while posturing on morality. [02:42:17] Glyphosate & GagsNova Scotia approves mass glyphosate spraying while curbing public access; paralleled with EU “media freedom” rules forcing platforms to boost establishment outlets. [02:57:24] Stablecoin Power GrabStablecoins and Tether framed as Trojan horses for bank surveillance, interest extraction, and eventual replacement of local cash economies. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

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David explains why A.I. could make Universal Basic Income (UBI) a reality sooner than you think. As machines take over more jobs—especially white-collar ones—we may need a new safety net just to keep society stable. Why UBI is no longer a fringe idea but a serious policy being considered in Washington. It promises monthly cash payments to every adult, regardless of their job or income. David highlights the staggering cost of UBI if implemented today. At $12,000 per adult annually, the total price tag would hit $3.1 trillion a year—equal to all Social Security and Medicare spending combined. How to wrap your head around what that means for taxes. To fund UBI, the government would need to raise taxes by at least seven percentage points across the board. David shares what that looks like in real life. If you're in the 22% tax bracket now, that could jump to 29%—even before you factor in state taxes or future hikes. With rising national debt and shrinking tax bases due to A.I., David believes higher taxes may become the new normal. David explains how this affects your retirement plan. If you're deferring taxes in a traditional IRA or 401(k), you may be setting yourself up for a bigger tax hit down the road. How to avoid that painful surprise later. Today's low tax rates could be the best deal you'll ever get—so delaying taxes could mean missing the window. David shares the smart move more Americans should be making right now. Start shifting money into tax-free accounts like Roth IRAs while the current tax laws still work in your favor. David covers a powerful example to bring this to life. Imagine you're 55 with $1 million in a traditional IRA and expect to pay 22% in taxes. If taxes go up by 20 points in the next decade, you could lose hundreds of thousands more to the IRS than you need to. Why waiting for retirement to convert to Roth might be a big mistake. The longer you wait, the larger your account grows—and the more you'll owe when rates are higher. How to protect yourself from what David calls a “perfect storm” of higher taxes and shrinking benefits. You can't control what Congress does—but you can control where and how your money grows.     Mentioned in this episode: David's national bestselling book: The Guru Gap: How America's Financial Gurus Are Leading You Astray, and How to Get Back on Track DavidMcKnight.com DavidMcKnightBooks.com PowerOfZero.com (free video series) @mcknightandco on Twitter  @davidcmcknight on Instagram David McKnight on YouTube Get David's Tax-free Tool Kit at taxfreetoolkit.com

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Hour 1 for 8/18/25 Drew and Dr. Charles Camosy covered if we can put the AI genie back in the bottle (2:57), transhumanism (14:00), and UBI (20:21). Then, Harry J. Kazianis covered the Trump-Putin Summit and Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy (29:03). Then, Drew covered the miraculous story of Maureen Diagn (41:08). Links: https://nationalsecurityjournal.org/ Harry Kazianis - https://x.com/GrecianFormula https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/265997/catholic-bioethics-expert-on-ai-it-s-not-too-late-to-put-the-genie-back-in-the-bottle https://x.com/CCamosy

A16z Podcast: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined in the studio by Dwarkesh Patel and Noah Smith to explore one of the biggest questions in tech: what exactly is artificial general intelligence (AGI), and how close are we to achieving it?They break down:Competing definitions of AGI — economic vs. cognitive vs. “godlike”Why reasoning alone isn't enough — and what capabilities models still lackThe debate over substitution vs. complementarity between AI and human laborWhat an AI-saturated economy might look like — from growth projections to UBI, sovereign wealth funds, and galaxy-colonizing robotsHow AGI could reshape global power, geopolitics, and the future of workAlong the way, they tackle failed predictions, surprising AI limitations, and the philosophical and economic consequences of building machines that think, and perhaps one day, act, like us. Timecodes: 0:00 Intro0:33 Defining AGI and General Intelligence2:38 Human and AI Capabilities Compared7:00 AI Replacing Jobs and Shifting Employment15:00 Economic Growth Trajectories After AGI17:15 Consumer Demand in an AI-Driven Economy31:00 Redistribution, UBI, and the Future of Income31:58 Human Roles and the Evolving Meaning of Work41:21 Technology, Society, and the Human Future45:43 AGI Timelines and Forecasting Horizons54:04 The Challenge of Predicting AI's Path57:37 Nationalization, Geopolitics, and the Global AI Race1:07:10 Brand and Network Effects in AI Dominance1:09:31 Final Thoughts  Resources: Find Dwarkesh on X: https://x.com/dwarkesh_spFind Dwarkesh on YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/DwarkeshPatelSubscribe to Dwarkesh's Substack: https://www.dwarkesh.com/Find Noah on X: https://x.com/noahpinionSubscribe to Noah's Substack: https://www.noahpinion.blog/ Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

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A16z Podcast Key Takeaways  Human labor may become less valuable, but the property that humans own – such as the S&P 500 – will experience significant value growth Value will accrue to property owners, via capital incomeA practical definition of AGI: AI that can do 98% of jobs as well as humans and can automate 95% of white collar work People often think of AI replacing human jobs as a perfect substitute, but typically, new technological adoption is complementary to human labor The key capability of learning on the job has not been unlocked; this is a technological unlock that could supersede the brand effect So while OpenAI is leading on brand, it could be usurped by a lab that makes a technical breakthroughUnless more compute comes online to continue the growth, we will have to rely on advancements in AI algorithms to carry the torch With AI, capital and labor are functionally equivalent; we can just build more data centers and robot factories (which can build even more data centers and robot factories), thus creating an explosive dynamic The optimistic vision for humanity's role in an AI-driven future mirrors how we currently treat retirees: valuing their past contributions and supporting them even as they step back from direct economic productivity The emergence of AGI will resemble the Industrial Revolution more than it will the creation of the atom bomb There was not ‘one machine' that enabled the Industrial Revolution; there was a broader process of growth and automation due to many complementary innovations A sovereign-wealth fund type structure may describe the future of human work: Humans buy shares in investment firms that manage the investment of AI stuff and then become broad-based shareholders in the development of AI This is what Alaska does with oil Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgIn this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined in the studio by Dwarkesh Patel and Noah Smith to explore one of the biggest questions in tech: what exactly is artificial general intelligence (AGI), and how close are we to achieving it?They break down:Competing definitions of AGI — economic vs. cognitive vs. “godlike”Why reasoning alone isn't enough — and what capabilities models still lackThe debate over substitution vs. complementarity between AI and human laborWhat an AI-saturated economy might look like — from growth projections to UBI, sovereign wealth funds, and galaxy-colonizing robotsHow AGI could reshape global power, geopolitics, and the future of workAlong the way, they tackle failed predictions, surprising AI limitations, and the philosophical and economic consequences of building machines that think, and perhaps one day, act, like us. Timecodes: 0:00 Intro0:33 Defining AGI and General Intelligence2:38 Human and AI Capabilities Compared7:00 AI Replacing Jobs and Shifting Employment15:00 Economic Growth Trajectories After AGI17:15 Consumer Demand in an AI-Driven Economy31:00 Redistribution, UBI, and the Future of Income31:58 Human Roles and the Evolving Meaning of Work41:21 Technology, Society, and the Human Future45:43 AGI Timelines and Forecasting Horizons54:04 The Challenge of Predicting AI's Path57:37 Nationalization, Geopolitics, and the Global AI Race1:07:10 Brand and Network Effects in AI Dominance1:09:31 Final Thoughts  Resources: Find Dwarkesh on X: https://x.com/dwarkesh_spFind Dwarkesh on YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/DwarkeshPatelSubscribe to Dwarkesh's Substack: https://www.dwarkesh.com/Find Noah on X: https://x.com/noahpinionSubscribe to Noah's Substack: https://www.noahpinion.blog/ Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

Episode 20 of The Basic Income Show!That article in the New York Times about how little basic income does for kids was absolute trash, so we tore it apart in this episode.Chapters:00:00 Our response to the NYT about cash not helping poor kids22:35 A decades-long study about UBI's impact on kids30:26 Meta-analysis of 13 UBI studies (impact on kids)42:44 UBI for kids would have a 10x return on investment46:36 The $50 Study results55:55 Do we prefer small and universal or large and targeted?1:02:54 Will we get a $600 tariff rebate 4th stimulus check?1:11:28 The Climate Emergency Basic Income Act1:16:22 Cool stuff people would actually do with UBI1:23:13 Joe Rogan talks UBI with Bernie Sanders1:27:47 Joe Rogan talks UBI with James Talarico1:34:46 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and UBI1:43:50 Concluding RemarksSummary:This conversation delves into the complexities of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and its effects on child development, critiquing recent studies and media portrayal in the New York Times. The hosts discuss the importance of comprehensive data, longitudinal studies, and the biases present in reporting on UBI. They highlight the positive impacts of cash transfers on children's financial literacy and agency, and explore the implications of various UBI experiments, including the $50 study focused on high school students. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the multifaceted implications of Universal Basic Income (UBI), exploring its potential to transform lives, foster creativity, and reshape societal structures. They discuss the importance of experiential learning in financial literacy, the need for universal programs, and innovative approaches to UBI distribution. The conversation also touches on political perspectives, the role of tariffs and taxes, and legislative innovations in disaster relief. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of trust and community in realizing the full potential of UBI.See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/scottsantens.com/post/3lckzcleo7s24See my ongoing compilation of UBI evidence on X: https://x.com/scottsantens/status/1766213155967955332For more info about UBI, please refer to my UBI FAQ: http://scottsantens.com/basic-income-faqDonate to the Income To Support All Foundation to support UBI projects:https://www.itsafoundation.orgSubscribe to the ITSA Newsletter for monthly UBI news:https://itsanewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeVisit Basic Income Today for daily UBI news:https://basicincometoday.comSign up for the Comingle waitlist for voluntary UBI:https://www.comingle.usFollow Scott:https://linktr.ee/scottsantensFollow Conrad:https://bsky.app/profile/theubiguy.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/conradshaw/Follow Josh:https://bsky.app/profile/misterjworth.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshworth/Special thanks to: Gisele Huff, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Steven Grimm, Bob Weishaar, Judith Bliss, Lowell Aronoff, Jessica Chew, Katie Moussouris, David Ruark,Tricia Garrett, A.W.R., Daryl Smith, Larry Cohen, John Steinberger, Philip Rosedale, Liya Brook, Frederick Weber, Laurel gillespie, Dylan Hirsch-Shell, Tom Cooper, Robert Collins, Joanna Zarach, Mgmguy, Albert Wenger, Andrew Yang, Peter T Knight, Michael Finney, David Ihnen, Steve Roth, Miki Phagan, Walter Schaerer, Elizabeth Corker, Albert Daniel Brockman, Natalie Foster, Joe Ballou, Arjun ,' @Justin_Dart , Felix Ling, S, Jocelyn Hockings, Mark Donovan, Jason Clark, Chuck Cordes, Mark Broadgate, Leslie Kausch, Braden Ferrin , Juro Antal, centuryfalcon64, Deanna McHugh, Stephen Castro-Starkey, Tommy Caruso, and all my other patrons for their support.If you'd like to see your name here in future video descriptions, you can do so by becoming a patron on Patreon at the UBI Producer level or above.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scottsantens/membership#universalbasicincome #BasicIncome #UBI

AI Is Coming for Your Job: Top 10 at Risk + What To Do After 50 | Karel Cast 25-108 AI isn't “coming”—it's here, and a lot of jobs are on the line. We break down the Top 10 roles at risk (interpreters/translators, historians, passenger attendants, sales reps, writers/authors, customer service reps, CNC programmers, telephone operators, ticket/travel agents, broadcast announcers & radio DJs) and ask: What do you do—especially if you're 50+? We talk real strategies: reskilling, AI-proof skill stacks, union/pro policy, UBI/transition supports, and how to push back on corporate AI rollouts that treat workers as disposable. Plus: Trump's talk of “strict tests” for transgender athletes in the Olympics—why it's a political stunt that harms real people. And yes, I stepped in it over a family-only line at the airport—is “special convenience” policy fair if it doesn't serve everyone?

As AI technology continues to displace large segments of the U.S. workforce, universal basic income (UBI) is moving from theory to potential reality. Jefferey explores what the studies reveal about the societal impact of such programs and how they may pave the way for government-controlled digital currencies, which could include troubling features like expiration dates and restrictions on how and where the money can be spent.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

In this episode of Robots and Red Tape, host Nick Schutt welcomes back Matt Kilbane, AI engineer and governance expert, to discuss groundbreaking projects like Project Merit—a quarterly pulse survey for real-time economic data on AI impacts. Matt explores global AI trends: Europe's lead in innovation with €200B funding, China's robotics dominance, India's biomed research edge, and the US's focus on defense tech amid brain drain concerns. Delve into agentic AI's potential to collapse business processes, the need for digital sovereignty, and reimagining society—from UBI debates to ethical regulation. A must-watch for tech leaders and policymakers on building a utopian AI future.Subscribe for more on AI ethics and innovation! #AI #AIGovernance #TechInnovation

In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined in the studio by Dwarkesh Patel and Noah Smith to explore one of the biggest questions in tech: what exactly is artificial general intelligence (AGI), and how close are we to achieving it?They break down:Competing definitions of AGI — economic vs. cognitive vs. “godlike”Why reasoning alone isn't enough — and what capabilities models still lackThe debate over substitution vs. complementarity between AI and human laborWhat an AI-saturated economy might look like — from growth projections to UBI, sovereign wealth funds, and galaxy-colonizing robotsHow AGI could reshape global power, geopolitics, and the future of workAlong the way, they tackle failed predictions, surprising AI limitations, and the philosophical and economic consequences of building machines that think, and perhaps one day, act, like us. Timecodes: 0:00 Intro0:33 Defining AGI and General Intelligence2:38 Human and AI Capabilities Compared7:00 AI Replacing Jobs and Shifting Employment15:00 Economic Growth Trajectories After AGI17:15 Consumer Demand in an AI-Driven Economy31:00 Redistribution, UBI, and the Future of Income31:58 Human Roles and the Evolving Meaning of Work41:21 Technology, Society, and the Human Future45:43 AGI Timelines and Forecasting Horizons54:04 The Challenge of Predicting AI's Path57:37 Nationalization, Geopolitics, and the Global AI Race1:07:10 Brand and Network Effects in AI Dominance1:09:31 Final Thoughts  Resources: Find Dwarkesh on X: https://x.com/dwarkesh_spFind Dwarkesh on YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/DwarkeshPatelSubscribe to Dwarkesh's Substack: https://www.dwarkesh.com/Find Noah on X: https://x.com/noahpinionSubscribe to Noah's Substack: https://www.noahpinion.blog/ Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

Send us a textCome along with me as I introduce you to a fellow United Bowhunter of Illinois Ryan Spelman. We covered his latest bear hunt from this spring, UBI, his hunting plans for the fall. Ryan also told me he was the winner of the Compton dream hunt raffle !!! Enjoy !                                                                                                                          www.sauktrailarchery.com                                                                                                    www.circleearchery.com                                                                                                        www.abowyer.com                                                                                                                  www.truenortharrows.com                                                                                                    www.selkirknorthtradingco.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                If you would like some custom wood arrows you can reach out to me at stickbowcountrypodcast@gmail.com or Instagram  Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Triffon from down under joins us for a chat about Commonwealth tyranny and how ancient mysteries and interesting in cataclysmic cycles plays a part in this.   We talk about conspiracy 101, what happened in 2022, the Vatican, MK and Paperclip, flags, UBI and the three new classes, new censorship initiatives in our respective countries, the test, the camps, being cancelled and Australia's attempt at a convoy shafted by controlled op politicians. The Cycle is Up.   In the second half we get into those in control failing up, Trump and Tulsi, WW3 and AI, the next distraction, Ultra-terrestrials, Disclosure, New Age, the ultimate test, soul traps and ascension, ancients tracking cataclysm, theories on the moon and the builder culture.   By day Triffon is a Logistics Specialist, Business Development Manager and Teacher specialising in Adult Education. By night he is the Host of the Unlocking the Code Podcast, Megalith Hunter, Truth Seeker, Conspiracy Theorist and devotee of the Ancient Mysteries...  https://youtube.com/@unlockingthecodepodcast1653?si=uBYf1Wq9Uxik7M-8 https://open.spotify.com/show/6035TznjpIX4GEqLQJLPdn?si=xX7Yyl83SyGTE09qCg3X4Q https://www.facebook.com/unlockingthecode?rdid=M9tEBaKPDks9dFIx&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1E7YgRsDfG%2F https://www.instagram.com/unlockingthecode   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support.   For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Rokfin www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   Support the show directly: https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Tinctures and Gummies https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Eh-List Podcast and site: https://eh-list.ca/ Eh-List YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEh-List Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Our Audiobook Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing/videos Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Other affiliated shows: www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica https://www.guilded.gg/chat/b7af7266-771d-427f-978c-872a7962a6c2?messageId=c1e1c7cd-c6e9-4eaf-abc9-e6ec0be89ff3   Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com 

This week Brett interview he founder of the world's first data savings account and data wallet ecosystem, Andre Vellozo of Drumwave. Vellozo makes a compelling case that GDPR and data privacy regulations won't work in the age of AI, that we need data ownership structures and the ability to monetize our data, especially related to digital twin models like AI-based healthcare. Drumwave maintains that owning your own data and deploying it in the emerging autonomous world might eliminate the need for UBI and other such proposals. Do you know where your data is? 

Mark Zuckerberg just published a major essay on Meta's vision for “Personal Superintelligence,” claiming their AI is beginning to show signs of self-improvement. This follows Meta's aggressive talent push, with billion-dollar offers to AI researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic—many of which are being declined. Zuckerberg contrasts competitors by promoting superintelligence as a tool for personal empowerment, not just labor automation and UBI. Reactions are mixed: some praise the individual focus, while others question whether Meta's ad-driven model can deliver—or if it's quietly retreating from open source commitments.Ask GPT about our Agent Readiness Audits - ⁠https://bit.ly/supersuperagent⁠Brought to you by:KPMG – Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kpmg.com/ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.Blitzy.com - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blitzy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to build enterprise software in days, not months AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠agntcy.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/nlw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Plumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://useplumb.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://besuper.ai/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdownInterested in sponsoring the show? nlw@breakdown.network

Welcome to another episode of Data Driven, where we delve deep into the crossroads of data, technology, and the ever-shifting world of geopolitics. In this packed episode, hosts Frank La Vigne and Bailey are joined by Christopher Nuland, AI technical marketing manager at Red Hat, for a candid, no-holds-barred discussion on the newly released America's AI Action Plan.Together, they tackle everything from the resurgence of Cold War tensions in the AI arena to the complexities of “AI sovereignty” and what it really means for the US, China, and the rest of the world. Expect spirited debates about EU's place in the global AI race, the real-world implications of chip supply chain disruptions, and the heated rhetoric around workforce security in an era when AI is starting to replace traditional jobs.The conversation weaves through existential questions—can AI ever truly reason, or are we just witnessing the rise of superpowered “spreadsheet goblins?”—and gets hands-on with the very real risks (and opportunities) of rolling out LLMs in everyday workplaces. Plus, the team touches on power-hungry data centers, potential impacts on the job market, and even finds time to swap sci-fi references from The Expanse to Ghost in the Shell to help paint a picture of what our AI-dominated future might look like.Buckle up for a dense, dynamic, and dangerously nerdy journey into the world of AI policy, technology, and what it means for all of us. Let's get into it!Timestamps00:00 AI Geopolitics & America's Action Plan08:14 EU's Role in Tech Hierarchy14:10 "US Focus: Securing AI Workforce"20:40 Supply Chain Security in Software24:24 Politicians' Technical Proficiency Limits27:19 AI Sovereignty and Cultural Values33:52 CHIPS Act: Innovation and Expansion Hopes38:11 "AI Vulnerability: Patch Attacks"47:58 Maryland Power Line Controversy50:09 "AI Impact on Jobs & UBI"55:47 Techno Feudalism Perspective01:04:41 "AI Sovereignty: A Geopolitical Chess Match"

I've got so many friends right now in one of the most popular and lucrative spaces.....   They're making sick money.......   One friend does $2M a week in stem cell sales.    Another just sold his company for $50M.    Peptides.    Testosterone and Estrogen replacement therapy.    Why do I tell you this?    In the coming few months, I'm going to make a move in this space.    I've worked hard and built companies.    And I want to be around for a very long time to enjoy what I have.    If AI is going to replace us all and create a world of Universal Basic Income, we're going to need to be in the best health in our lives.     I may as well invest in that sector so I don't have to only rely on UBI.    I have another friend who sold his company at 55 and had a heart attack.    One of my first mentors told me the biggest regret he had was quitting working out.     He was never able to get back to it because he had let it go.    Remember, Health is Wealth.    You can still move and enjoy the mobility of the world if you start preparing today.    Get to work.    About the ReWire Podcast   The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential.    Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/   Rise Above

This episode delves into the implications of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and AI automation on society and the economy. It discusses how $2,000 per month UBI might seem like a relief but is actually a form of containment, keeping people compliant while tech industries quietly replace human jobs. Silicon Valley's advances in automation, from robotic kitchens to AI customer service, are side-lining human participation. The episode warns that UBI could inflate the housing market and create a 'useless class' of people the economy no longer needs. As prices adjust to absorb UBI, only those who control assets will thrive. The discussion draws from examples like the Stockton, California UBI pilot, suggesting that UBI could raise living costs without improving quality of life, pushing people to seek financial independence outside conventional systems. BUT BEFORE THAT, hear the shocking truth behind the dollars big drop, and how tariffs made America richer this year! Useful links: https://myescapebook.com/escape-2?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://epicearnwhileyoulearn.com/yfd?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://intensive2025.com/?video=0KDH7rzZZWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Moe comes out hot and spills on "Coldplay-Gate," that viral kiss-cam fiasco where a couple (turns out, cheating execs from Astronomer) bolted like they saw a ghost. It's not just gossip—it's schadenfreude gold, highlighting how the C-suite plays by different rules. Joel highlights ZipRececruiter's most recent marketing strategy: Embracing old school linear TV by sponsoring a new show on Fox. Chad rants about the new $250 "integrity fee" for US tourist visas—because nothing says "welcome" like a cash grab that could tank tourism before the 2026 World Cup. Ashby news brings the fire, snagging a whopping $50M Series D, doubling customers (now 2,700+ like OpenAI and Shopify), boosting revenue 135%, and barely dipping into last year's Series C. Why more cash? To evolve "at the speed of AI," building all-in-one recruiting magic—sourcing, scheduling, analytics—that users call "beautiful software." No more tool sprawl; it's the startup darling dethroning clunky vets like Greenhouse. Chad's verdict: Finally, an ATS nobody bitches about—refreshing in a moan-fest industry! Then, drama alert: Bold snatches Monster and CareerBuilder assets for $28.4M in a bankruptcy auction (up from a start of $7M). Great domains, SEO juice ... but Bold's predatory paywalls (mandatory sign-ups, fees for full job deets) scream "job seeker trap." Chad's not thrilled—hopes they don't prey harder with that Monster muscle. Randstad? Total villains. They boast $5.8B revenue and 3% EBITDA margins, but screw Monster employees worldwide. Days before mass layoffs, they gutted severance: From 1.5 weeks/year (up to 16) to a flat two weeks. Imagine losing $28K if you're a 20-year vet! In France, it's worse—brutal shutdowns, no support, leaving taxpayers footing unemployment bills. Vendors? Stiffed millions after Monster ran up tabs they knew were doomed. Chad's furious: "Corporate welfare at its finest." Until CEOs like don orange jumpsuits, the little guys get proper f***ed. AI corner: Perplexity's CEO says says recruiter jobs are soon to be a thing of the past, and Salesforce's Mark Benioff probably agrees, as his company is doing up to 50% or more with less. Moe's skeptical: "Hype to sell shares!" Chad sees task automation (bye, scheduling drudgery) but demands AI taxes and UBI pronto. Jobs evolve, but painful contractions ahead? We'll be watching. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome Back 02:21 - Maureen's Disney Cruise Experience 04:04 - Tribute to Matt Lavery 07:09 - Coldplay Gate: The Viral Incident 08:52 - Integrity Fees for Tourists 10:19 - Ashby: A Positive ATS Experience 12:41 - Bold's Acquisition and Job Seeker Concerns 15:59 - Ronstadt's Treatment of Employees 18:29 - The Impact on Vendors and Corporate Accountability 23:23 - Future of Recruitment and AI Integration 32:14 - Closing Thoughts and Dad Jokes

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we work, think, and build our future. In this must-watch episode, futurist and entrepreneur Steven Zeller unpacks the technologies driving this transformation—and how they impact your career, business, and everyday life.Zeller explores how AI, robotics, and automation are revolutionizing industries, from manufacturing to healthcare. If you're wondering how to stay ahead in a world increasingly run by Artificial Intelligence, this episode offers expert insight tailored to real-world challenges. You'll learn how to prepare for the rise of agentic AI, adapt your business strategies with AI in business, and thrive in a landscape shaped by quantum computing and brain-computer interfaces.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech worker concerned about job security, or simply a curious mind, Steven Zeller delivers wisdom to help you turn disruption into opportunity. Learn how emerging tools like AGI and neurotechnology are changing leadership, decision-making, and even national governance. We also explore the socioeconomic impact of Universal Basic Income (UBI) in an AI-driven world and how space exploration fuels a broader vision for humanity.This conversation is designed to answer the questions you're already asking:What is the real impact of Artificial Intelligence on my job or business?Will AI replace me—or help me grow?How do I invest in the right future skills and technologies?How can entrepreneurs benefit from early adoption of exponential technologies?Timestamps (27:29)00:00 - Intro & Meet Steven Zeller 01:15 - Steven's journey from Midwest roots to first-gen millionaire 03:00 - AI's real-world impact and why it's already here 05:10 - Rise of agentic AI and humanoid robotics 07:25 - AGI: Are we already there? 09:40 - Quantum computing & the limits of binary systems 12:10 - Government vs tech: regulation, geopolitics, and speed 14:05 - Should AI run governments? The emotionless efficiency debate 15:20 - Space exploration & the Artemis moon base mission 18:00 - Mars colonization and propulsion breakthroughs 20:15 - Brain-computer interfaces: next frontier of neurotech 22:00 - UBI, abundance, and automation's impact on poverty 24:30 - Advice for future-proofing your career with AI 26:15 - How to connect with Steven Zeller #ArtificialIntelligence #StevenZeller #FutureOfAI #QuantumComputing #AIandRobotics #BrainComputerInterface #AGI #Entrepreneurship #FuturistPodcast #UBI #ExponentialTech #AIinBusiness #SpaceExploration #Neurotechnology #AIJobs To check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphdDisclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.  Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphdWe couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show:CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphdVenmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/supportBuy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJxClick here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4pFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphdFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrislooFollow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show!Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025

01:05:36 – 01:07:01 Elon Musk's Retro Diner: Shiny Chrome, Hollow FutureTesla's robot-run diner is mocked as a dystopian illusion of Americana. The segment highlights how elites destroy traditional culture, then rent it back as hollow nostalgia. 01:13:07 – 01:14:49 Dystopian “Future” Masks Population Control AgendaCommentary warns that AI, UBI, and technocratic infrastructure will render people obsolete. The system will offer comfort and control in exchange for freedom and fertility. 01:31:11 – 01:41:04 Investor's Mental Collapse Blamed on ChatGPT IndoctrinationA prominent AI investor publicly spirals into delusion after prolonged interaction with ChatGPT. The segment explores how AI validation of paranoia may induce psychosis, especially in isolated or obsessive minds. 02:04:27 – 02:05:07 Trump the Technocrat: Palantir, Wearables, and Surveillance StateTrump is accused of enabling technocracy by empowering Peter Thiel's networks, funding Palantir, advancing biometric surveillance, and promoting AI governance under the guise of innovation. 02:22:01 – 02:23:31 Fetterman and GOP Push Bill to Preserve Cash PaymentsSenators Fetterman and Cramer introduce legislation to ensure Americans can pay with cash—countering the rise of digital-only businesses and the push toward CBDCs. The host unexpectedly praises Fetterman for defending physical currency. 02:27:14 – 02:28:27 CBDCs Framed as CCP-Style Control GridLawmakers warn that U.S. politicians envy China's ability to turn off a citizen's access to basic services. The threat of CBDCs is described as a surveillance and punishment tool in waiting. 02:30:12 – 02:31:29 The Genius Act Lays Groundwork for Future CBDCsWhile marketed as pro-crypto, the Genius Act quietly enables a stablecoin system that critics say could evolve into state-controlled digital currency. Trump is accused of reversing his own anti-CBDC order by signing it. 02:37:19 – 02:41:05 Bitcoin Insider Profits While Dollar CollapsesTrump's Bitcoin advisor David Bailey sees a 640% return through companies adopting Bitcoin. The segment frames Bitcoin as an elite hedge and critiques the illusion of decentralization under technocratic control. 02:47:08 – 02:48:01 Crypto's Promise Undermined by Centralization and SurveillanceThe host warns that digital rights are being stripped in real time. Decentralized tools like crypto are being reshaped to serve elites through state-backed IDs, biometric surveillance, and Trojan horse legislation. 02:57:08 – 03:04:38 Trump Releases MLK Files to Distract From Epstein ScandalTrump's release of 230,000 FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr. is framed as a red herring to deflect from Epstein revelations. The discussion accuses the administration of weaponizing declassified info to cover for elite crimes. 03:04:45 – 03:12:17 Trump's AI Fantasy of Arresting Obama Mocked as Fake ActionTrump shares an AI video depicting Obama's arrest. The segment ridicules him for posting “meme magic” instead of taking real action, likening it to fake pro-wrestling designed to distract from Epstein exposure and broken promises. 03:32:18 – 03:36:07 Lawsuit Accuses RFK Jr. of Breaking Vaccine Safety LawChildren's Health Defense sues HHS, alleging Kennedy violated the 1986 Vaccine Injury Act by failing to form a safety task force. Despite his rhetoric, the lawsuit claims RFK Jr. is ignoring legal obligations and betraying his past advocacy. 03:37:24 – 03:38:08 $5.2 Billion Paid Out Despite Vax Court ObstaclesDespite massive legal hurdles, over $5.2B has been paid out by the U.S. vaccine injury court. The segment argues this proves systemic harm and shows the pharma-friendly court setup still can't contain the fallout. 03:48:06 – 03:50:10 RFK Jr. Rejects WHO Power Grab but Pushes His Own SurveillanceKennedy rejects WHO's attempt to control public health policy globally—praised as a win for sovereignty. But he's critiqued for hypocrisy: wanting to stop international surveillance while pushing wearables and centralized health control domestically. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

01:05:36 – 01:07:01 Elon Musk's Retro Diner: Shiny Chrome, Hollow FutureTesla's robot-run diner is mocked as a dystopian illusion of Americana. The segment highlights how elites destroy traditional culture, then rent it back as hollow nostalgia. 01:13:07 – 01:14:49 Dystopian “Future” Masks Population Control AgendaCommentary warns that AI, UBI, and technocratic infrastructure will render people obsolete. The system will offer comfort and control in exchange for freedom and fertility. 01:31:11 – 01:41:04 Investor's Mental Collapse Blamed on ChatGPT IndoctrinationA prominent AI investor publicly spirals into delusion after prolonged interaction with ChatGPT. The segment explores how AI validation of paranoia may induce psychosis, especially in isolated or obsessive minds. 02:04:27 – 02:05:07 Trump the Technocrat: Palantir, Wearables, and Surveillance StateTrump is accused of enabling technocracy by empowering Peter Thiel's networks, funding Palantir, advancing biometric surveillance, and promoting AI governance under the guise of innovation. 02:22:01 – 02:23:31 Fetterman and GOP Push Bill to Preserve Cash PaymentsSenators Fetterman and Cramer introduce legislation to ensure Americans can pay with cash—countering the rise of digital-only businesses and the push toward CBDCs. The host unexpectedly praises Fetterman for defending physical currency. 02:27:14 – 02:28:27 CBDCs Framed as CCP-Style Control GridLawmakers warn that U.S. politicians envy China's ability to turn off a citizen's access to basic services. The threat of CBDCs is described as a surveillance and punishment tool in waiting. 02:30:12 – 02:31:29 The Genius Act Lays Groundwork for Future CBDCsWhile marketed as pro-crypto, the Genius Act quietly enables a stablecoin system that critics say could evolve into state-controlled digital currency. Trump is accused of reversing his own anti-CBDC order by signing it. 02:37:19 – 02:41:05 Bitcoin Insider Profits While Dollar CollapsesTrump's Bitcoin advisor David Bailey sees a 640% return through companies adopting Bitcoin. The segment frames Bitcoin as an elite hedge and critiques the illusion of decentralization under technocratic control. 02:47:08 – 02:48:01 Crypto's Promise Undermined by Centralization and SurveillanceThe host warns that digital rights are being stripped in real time. Decentralized tools like crypto are being reshaped to serve elites through state-backed IDs, biometric surveillance, and Trojan horse legislation. 02:57:08 – 03:04:38 Trump Releases MLK Files to Distract From Epstein ScandalTrump's release of 230,000 FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr. is framed as a red herring to deflect from Epstein revelations. The discussion accuses the administration of weaponizing declassified info to cover for elite crimes. 03:04:45 – 03:12:17 Trump's AI Fantasy of Arresting Obama Mocked as Fake ActionTrump shares an AI video depicting Obama's arrest. The segment ridicules him for posting “meme magic” instead of taking real action, likening it to fake pro-wrestling designed to distract from Epstein exposure and broken promises. 03:32:18 – 03:36:07 Lawsuit Accuses RFK Jr. of Breaking Vaccine Safety LawChildren's Health Defense sues HHS, alleging Kennedy violated the 1986 Vaccine Injury Act by failing to form a safety task force. Despite his rhetoric, the lawsuit claims RFK Jr. is ignoring legal obligations and betraying his past advocacy. 03:37:24 – 03:38:08 $5.2 Billion Paid Out Despite Vax Court ObstaclesDespite massive legal hurdles, over $5.2B has been paid out by the U.S. vaccine injury court. The segment argues this proves systemic harm and shows the pharma-friendly court setup still can't contain the fallout. 03:48:06 – 03:50:10 RFK Jr. Rejects WHO Power Grab but Pushes His Own SurveillanceKennedy rejects WHO's attempt to control public health policy globally—praised as a win for sovereignty. But he's critiqued for hypocrisy: wanting to stop international surveillance while pushing wearables and centralized health control domestically. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Brim and Kim are back at it again. Apart from all the usual shenanigans, the gang chats about everything pop culture with all the trimmings and is joined by the legendary Noel MacNealy (Bear in the Big Blue House, Sesame Street, etc.) and Tyler Bunch (Sesame Street, Ubi, Bear in the Big Blue House, etc) to discuss their enormous careers, puppeteering of legendary characters, and what they are currently up to. They also chat about the upcoming series, Love Sucks that Brim is also starring in. The crew also brings in Mesmerelda to talk about working with these two Emmy award winners. The crew chats about entertainment news, opinions and other cool stuff and things. Enjoy.Wherever you listen to podcasts & www.thegrindhouseradio.comhttps://linktr.ee/thegrindhouseradioThe Grindhouse RadioFB: @thegrindhouseradioTW: @therealghradioInstagram: @thegrindhouseradio

Brim and Kim are back at it again. Apart from all the usual shenanigans, the gang chats about everything pop culture with all the trimmings and is joined by the legendary Noel MacNealy (Bear in the Big Blue House, Sesame Street, etc.) and Tyler Bunch (Sesame Street, Ubi, Bear in the Big Blue House, etc) to discuss their enormous careers, puppeteering of legendary characters, and what they are currently up to. They also chat about the upcoming series, Love Sucks that Brim is also starring in. The crew also brings in Mesmerelda to talk about working with these two Emmy award winners. The crew chats about entertainment news, opinions and other cool stuff and things. Enjoy.Wherever you listen to podcasts & www.thegrindhouseradio.comhttps://linktr.ee/thegrindhouseradioThe Grindhouse RadioFB: @thegrindhouseradioTW: @therealghradioInstagram: @thegrindhouseradio

In this podcast, Francis Hunt discusses the current economic landscape, focusing on the potential collapse of debt markets and the rise of alternative assets like gold, silver, and platinum. He argues that we are witnessing the end of a 40-year bond market cycle, with long-term debt instruments experiencing significant yield increases across multiple countries, including the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Hunt emphasizes that the traditional safe-haven assets like government bonds are losing their appeal due to capital devaluation and low yields. He suggests that investors are increasingly turning to precious metals as a preservation of capital strategy. Technical analysis of gold, platinum, and silver charts indicates potential breakouts and continued upward momentum, with gold potentially reaching targets around $3,700. A key discussion point is the unraveling of the Japanese carry trade, where low-cost Japanese funding has been used to invest in higher-yielding assets globally. As Japanese long-term yields rise, this trade becomes less attractive, potentially causing significant financial disruption. Hunt believes this could trigger a broader financial restructuring. The conversation also explores the potential vulnerability of the United States as a global economic hegemon. Hunt argues that the U.S. is not immune to economic challenges and may experience a more dramatic economic downturn due to its higher starting point. He warns about the potential collapse of pension systems, driven by complex financial instruments like Leveraged Debt Instruments (LDIs) that have created unsustainable financial structures. Ultimately, Hunt predicts a shift towards alternative assets and potentially a universal basic income (UBI) system as traditional financial mechanisms break down. He advises investors to focus on physical precious metals and be cautious of complex financial products and large asset management firms. The podcast presents a sobering view of the current global economic landscape, suggesting significant structural changes are on the horizon.

Cal hears an interview with Kevin O'Leary – Mr. Wonderful on Shark Tank -- that puts into focus the loss of jobs coming with the onset of AI. Then he sees a robot cleaning floors at the convenience store of his gas station. And he wonders about the possibility and potential of Universal Basic Income in a world where there may not be that many jobs for humans to find. That leads Cal to Bill Gates and some thoughts on UBI that you definitely want to hear.