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Ken Yang
@kenjaminyang.bsky.social
· Aug 26
I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel Laureate and "Godfather of AI" on one of the most important topics of our time: AI risk, the future of work, UBI, and the path forward for humanity x superintelligence
Unfortunately bluesky doesn't do long videos. Link below to our talk
Unfortunately bluesky doesn't do long videos. Link below to our talk
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A respected business CEO and Indigenous leader in the Senate saying we should send the basic income bill to committee
Let the evidence speak for itself
Let the evidence speak for itself
Canadian senator Marty Kline--respected CEO, finance, hockey, gaming, media, Indigenous leader.
“Automation and AI are reshaping our world… Canadians are asking for security, dignity and opportunity. A guaranteed livable income is one possible response, but not a simple one.”
“Automation and AI are reshaping our world… Canadians are asking for security, dignity and opportunity. A guaranteed livable income is one possible response, but not a simple one.”
February 4, 2026 at 5:15 AM
A respected business CEO and Indigenous leader in the Senate saying we should send the basic income bill to committee
Let the evidence speak for itself
Let the evidence speak for itself
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Canadian senator Marty Kline--respected CEO, finance, hockey, gaming, media, Indigenous leader.
“Automation and AI are reshaping our world… Canadians are asking for security, dignity and opportunity. A guaranteed livable income is one possible response, but not a simple one.”
“Automation and AI are reshaping our world… Canadians are asking for security, dignity and opportunity. A guaranteed livable income is one possible response, but not a simple one.”
February 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Canadian senator Marty Kline--respected CEO, finance, hockey, gaming, media, Indigenous leader.
“Automation and AI are reshaping our world… Canadians are asking for security, dignity and opportunity. A guaranteed livable income is one possible response, but not a simple one.”
“Automation and AI are reshaping our world… Canadians are asking for security, dignity and opportunity. A guaranteed livable income is one possible response, but not a simple one.”
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UBI and AI advancement are symbiotic
It doesn't have to be doom and gloom
It can be hyperabundance, but we have to share the gains properly
It doesn't have to be doom and gloom
It can be hyperabundance, but we have to share the gains properly
Canada's largest-ever tech funding round
$1B Series C for Toronto self-driving car company Waabi, led by Uber ex-chief scientist & UofT superstar Raquel Urtasun
"Robotaxis are going to be much safer than human drivers"
Driving is the most common job for men
$1B Series C for Toronto self-driving car company Waabi, led by Uber ex-chief scientist & UofT superstar Raquel Urtasun
"Robotaxis are going to be much safer than human drivers"
Driving is the most common job for men
February 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM
UBI and AI advancement are symbiotic
It doesn't have to be doom and gloom
It can be hyperabundance, but we have to share the gains properly
It doesn't have to be doom and gloom
It can be hyperabundance, but we have to share the gains properly
Canada's largest-ever tech funding round
$1B Series C for Toronto self-driving car company Waabi, led by Uber ex-chief scientist & UofT superstar Raquel Urtasun
"Robotaxis are going to be much safer than human drivers"
Driving is the most common job for men
$1B Series C for Toronto self-driving car company Waabi, led by Uber ex-chief scientist & UofT superstar Raquel Urtasun
"Robotaxis are going to be much safer than human drivers"
Driving is the most common job for men
February 3, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Canada's largest-ever tech funding round
$1B Series C for Toronto self-driving car company Waabi, led by Uber ex-chief scientist & UofT superstar Raquel Urtasun
"Robotaxis are going to be much safer than human drivers"
Driving is the most common job for men
$1B Series C for Toronto self-driving car company Waabi, led by Uber ex-chief scientist & UofT superstar Raquel Urtasun
"Robotaxis are going to be much safer than human drivers"
Driving is the most common job for men
A top doc who's prescribed UBI and running for office
Yes, more of this
Yes, more of this
CANADA NEWS: University of Toronto Family Medicine Chair and basic income advocate Dr. Danielle Martin has been nominated to replace former Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland in upcoming Toronto by-election (University-Rosedale)
The healthcare case for guaranteed income security is overwhelming.
The healthcare case for guaranteed income security is overwhelming.
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A top doc who's prescribed UBI and running for office
Yes, more of this
Yes, more of this
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CANADA NEWS: University of Toronto Family Medicine Chair and basic income advocate Dr. Danielle Martin has been nominated to replace former Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland in upcoming Toronto by-election (University-Rosedale)
The healthcare case for guaranteed income security is overwhelming.
The healthcare case for guaranteed income security is overwhelming.
February 3, 2026 at 3:24 AM
CANADA NEWS: University of Toronto Family Medicine Chair and basic income advocate Dr. Danielle Martin has been nominated to replace former Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland in upcoming Toronto by-election (University-Rosedale)
The healthcare case for guaranteed income security is overwhelming.
The healthcare case for guaranteed income security is overwhelming.
Seriously, read the quotes on this post
Lots of sentiment around taking the economic boot off people's necks living bill to bill
People wanna contribute, but they don't want to "toil"
One said there'd be 8 artist commissions from his UBI
Also hello to the Spanish community who found us <3
Lots of sentiment around taking the economic boot off people's necks living bill to bill
People wanna contribute, but they don't want to "toil"
One said there'd be 8 artist commissions from his UBI
Also hello to the Spanish community who found us <3
"Not only don't people work less when they are guaranteed an income, they might actually put in more effort at work. And the fact that they have more money to spend leads to the creation of more jobs."
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
January 30, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Seriously, read the quotes on this post
Lots of sentiment around taking the economic boot off people's necks living bill to bill
People wanna contribute, but they don't want to "toil"
One said there'd be 8 artist commissions from his UBI
Also hello to the Spanish community who found us <3
Lots of sentiment around taking the economic boot off people's necks living bill to bill
People wanna contribute, but they don't want to "toil"
One said there'd be 8 artist commissions from his UBI
Also hello to the Spanish community who found us <3
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Economists generally will agree that a well-designed basic income can support workers without major disincentives.
No study on UBI has shown a meaningful drop in employment, beyond students and new parents. We want those people to focus on school and raising the next gen.
No study on UBI has shown a meaningful drop in employment, beyond students and new parents. We want those people to focus on school and raising the next gen.
"Not only don't people work less when they are guaranteed an income, they might actually put in more effort at work. And the fact that they have more money to spend leads to the creation of more jobs."
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
January 29, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Economists generally will agree that a well-designed basic income can support workers without major disincentives.
No study on UBI has shown a meaningful drop in employment, beyond students and new parents. We want those people to focus on school and raising the next gen.
No study on UBI has shown a meaningful drop in employment, beyond students and new parents. We want those people to focus on school and raising the next gen.
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BREAKING: XPRIZE Chairman Peter Diamandis, M.D. announces new Universal High Income plan, The MOSAIC Model, to capture AI-driven surplus and distribute it as dividends, raising the income floor substantially.
"When AI Takes Our Jobs, It Should Also Pay Our Wages."
"When AI Takes Our Jobs, It Should Also Pay Our Wages."
January 30, 2026 at 7:09 PM
BREAKING: XPRIZE Chairman Peter Diamandis, M.D. announces new Universal High Income plan, The MOSAIC Model, to capture AI-driven surplus and distribute it as dividends, raising the income floor substantially.
"When AI Takes Our Jobs, It Should Also Pay Our Wages."
"When AI Takes Our Jobs, It Should Also Pay Our Wages."
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"Not only don't people work less when they are guaranteed an income, they might actually put in more effort at work. And the fact that they have more money to spend leads to the creation of more jobs."
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
January 29, 2026 at 5:55 PM
"Not only don't people work less when they are guaranteed an income, they might actually put in more effort at work. And the fact that they have more money to spend leads to the creation of more jobs."
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
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How to unf**k the economy
This finance expert says tax land. It taxes unearned gains without punishing productive work. Land rents are effectively a tax on the next generation and workers.
This is how to unf**k Canada
youtu.be/m9EF1FmzYv0
This finance expert says tax land. It taxes unearned gains without punishing productive work. Land rents are effectively a tax on the next generation and workers.
This is how to unf**k Canada
youtu.be/m9EF1FmzYv0
How to Unf*ck the Economy: AXE THE TAX on Young People, Tax Land Instead
YouTube video by Common Wealth Canada
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
How to unf**k the economy
This finance expert says tax land. It taxes unearned gains without punishing productive work. Land rents are effectively a tax on the next generation and workers.
This is how to unf**k Canada
youtu.be/m9EF1FmzYv0
This finance expert says tax land. It taxes unearned gains without punishing productive work. Land rents are effectively a tax on the next generation and workers.
This is how to unf**k Canada
youtu.be/m9EF1FmzYv0
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Reddit post about South Korea birthrate, the lowest in OECD
"Raising kids is a 25-year career... needs to be compensated accordingly"
The pro-family case for basic income is overwhelming.
"Raising kids is a 25-year career... needs to be compensated accordingly"
The pro-family case for basic income is overwhelming.
January 27, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Reddit post about South Korea birthrate, the lowest in OECD
"Raising kids is a 25-year career... needs to be compensated accordingly"
The pro-family case for basic income is overwhelming.
"Raising kids is a 25-year career... needs to be compensated accordingly"
The pro-family case for basic income is overwhelming.
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Not exactly a UBI, but an incremental move with cash transfers.
Hopefully this helps normalize political support for UBI.
Hopefully this helps normalize political support for UBI.
BREAKING: Carney announces new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit to replace GST Credit, a basic income-like program.
It will provide support for roughly 30% of Canadians. Family of 4 will get up to $1,890 this year, and a single person will get up to $950 this year.
It will provide support for roughly 30% of Canadians. Family of 4 will get up to $1,890 this year, and a single person will get up to $950 this year.
January 26, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Not exactly a UBI, but an incremental move with cash transfers.
Hopefully this helps normalize political support for UBI.
Hopefully this helps normalize political support for UBI.
Reposted by Ken Yang
BREAKING: Carney announces new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit to replace GST Credit, a basic income-like program.
It will provide support for roughly 30% of Canadians. Family of 4 will get up to $1,890 this year, and a single person will get up to $950 this year.
It will provide support for roughly 30% of Canadians. Family of 4 will get up to $1,890 this year, and a single person will get up to $950 this year.
January 26, 2026 at 7:57 PM
BREAKING: Carney announces new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit to replace GST Credit, a basic income-like program.
It will provide support for roughly 30% of Canadians. Family of 4 will get up to $1,890 this year, and a single person will get up to $950 this year.
It will provide support for roughly 30% of Canadians. Family of 4 will get up to $1,890 this year, and a single person will get up to $950 this year.
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UK is losing more jobs than it creates owing to AI, as businesses report 11.5% productivity growth.
Early-career jobs (2-5 yrs exp) most likely to be cut.
Will Canada experience the same? Many of our CEOS have called for basic income for a reason.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Early-career jobs (2-5 yrs exp) most likely to be cut.
Will Canada experience the same? Many of our CEOS have called for basic income for a reason.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
AI is hitting UK harder than other big economies, study finds
Britain is losing more jobs than it creates owing to artificial intelligence, Morgan Stanley research suggests
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:40 PM
UK is losing more jobs than it creates owing to AI, as businesses report 11.5% productivity growth.
Early-career jobs (2-5 yrs exp) most likely to be cut.
Will Canada experience the same? Many of our CEOS have called for basic income for a reason.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Early-career jobs (2-5 yrs exp) most likely to be cut.
Will Canada experience the same? Many of our CEOS have called for basic income for a reason.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Poverty costs $2 billion a year in Nova Scotia.
"Parliamentary Budget Office estimates the implementation of a basic income guarantee program would cost about $1.55 billion a year for Nova Scotia."
Basic income is a net positive investment in people's potential.
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
"Parliamentary Budget Office estimates the implementation of a basic income guarantee program would cost about $1.55 billion a year for Nova Scotia."
Basic income is a net positive investment in people's potential.
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Annapolis Valley advocates call for municipal support for basic income guarantee
Annapolis Valley advocates are calling on Kings County council to support efforts to work toward a basic income guarantee for all Canadians.
www.saltwire.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Poverty costs $2 billion a year in Nova Scotia.
"Parliamentary Budget Office estimates the implementation of a basic income guarantee program would cost about $1.55 billion a year for Nova Scotia."
Basic income is a net positive investment in people's potential.
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
"Parliamentary Budget Office estimates the implementation of a basic income guarantee program would cost about $1.55 billion a year for Nova Scotia."
Basic income is a net positive investment in people's potential.
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
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January 21, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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The term 'kill line' is being used to describe Americans 1 misfortune away from absolute destitution.
An accident, illness, or job loss.
We need a basic income to so that noone ever gets close to it. A lifeline, not a kill line.
www.economist.com/china/2026/0...
An accident, illness, or job loss.
We need a basic income to so that noone ever gets close to it. A lifeline, not a kill line.
www.economist.com/china/2026/0...
China obsesses over America’s “kill line”
It is easier to talk about American harshness than Chinese malaise
www.economist.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:09 PM
The term 'kill line' is being used to describe Americans 1 misfortune away from absolute destitution.
An accident, illness, or job loss.
We need a basic income to so that noone ever gets close to it. A lifeline, not a kill line.
www.economist.com/china/2026/0...
An accident, illness, or job loss.
We need a basic income to so that noone ever gets close to it. A lifeline, not a kill line.
www.economist.com/china/2026/0...
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UBI turns economic fear into freedom—letting us chase dreams, not just paychecks
January 15, 2026 at 9:38 PM
UBI turns economic fear into freedom—letting us chase dreams, not just paychecks
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MLK was ahead of his time in pushing for UBI.
"As King knew, progress toward economic equality is not inevitable. But, as his legacy reminds us, progress does remain possible through organizing around shared interests."
theconversation.com/martin-luthe...
"As King knew, progress toward economic equality is not inevitable. But, as his legacy reminds us, progress does remain possible through organizing around shared interests."
theconversation.com/martin-luthe...
Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income
The policy of providing guaranteed cash incomes has gained momentum in recent years. This tool to tackle inequality has the potential to address racial resentment.
theconversation.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:42 PM
MLK was ahead of his time in pushing for UBI.
"As King knew, progress toward economic equality is not inevitable. But, as his legacy reminds us, progress does remain possible through organizing around shared interests."
theconversation.com/martin-luthe...
"As King knew, progress toward economic equality is not inevitable. But, as his legacy reminds us, progress does remain possible through organizing around shared interests."
theconversation.com/martin-luthe...
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It's true
Not a single UBI study found work meaningfully drops
Not a single UBI study found work meaningfully drops
January 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
It's true
Not a single UBI study found work meaningfully drops
Not a single UBI study found work meaningfully drops
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CEO of Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce pro-UBI
"Perhaps the strongest argument for basic income is that Canada already uses it selectively. The Canada Child Benefit and the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors are both forms of basic income"
rabble.ca/columnists/b...
"Perhaps the strongest argument for basic income is that Canada already uses it selectively. The Canada Child Benefit and the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors are both forms of basic income"
rabble.ca/columnists/b...
Basic Income in Canada is closer than you think
Basic Income isn't a utopian dream. It is a real policy initiative that is working its way through Parliament right now.
rabble.ca
January 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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CEO of Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce pro-UBI
"Perhaps the strongest argument for basic income is that Canada already uses it selectively. The Canada Child Benefit and the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors are both forms of basic income"
rabble.ca/columnists/b...
"Perhaps the strongest argument for basic income is that Canada already uses it selectively. The Canada Child Benefit and the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors are both forms of basic income"
rabble.ca/columnists/b...
Basic Income in Canada is closer than you think
Basic Income isn't a utopian dream. It is a real policy initiative that is working its way through Parliament right now.
rabble.ca
January 12, 2026 at 7:50 PM
CEO of Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce pro-UBI
"Perhaps the strongest argument for basic income is that Canada already uses it selectively. The Canada Child Benefit and the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors are both forms of basic income"
rabble.ca/columnists/b...
"Perhaps the strongest argument for basic income is that Canada already uses it selectively. The Canada Child Benefit and the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors are both forms of basic income"
rabble.ca/columnists/b...
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The value of unpaid household work in Canada is an estimated 25-38% of nominal GDP.
This is some of the most important and challenging work in our society. Basic income recognizes this and fundamentally changes our relationship to work.
This is some of the most important and challenging work in our society. Basic income recognizes this and fundamentally changes our relationship to work.
India's unconditional cash transfers acknowledge the economic value of unpaid domestic and care work.
Some of society's most essential work goes unpaid. Basic income gives it the recognition it deserves.
Some of society's most essential work goes unpaid. Basic income gives it the recognition it deserves.
January 8, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The value of unpaid household work in Canada is an estimated 25-38% of nominal GDP.
This is some of the most important and challenging work in our society. Basic income recognizes this and fundamentally changes our relationship to work.
This is some of the most important and challenging work in our society. Basic income recognizes this and fundamentally changes our relationship to work.
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AI will destroy more jobs than it creates.
That’s why Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel Laureate and 'Godfather of AI' says a basic income may be necessary.
That’s why Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel Laureate and 'Godfather of AI' says a basic income may be necessary.
November 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
AI will destroy more jobs than it creates.
That’s why Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel Laureate and 'Godfather of AI' says a basic income may be necessary.
That’s why Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel Laureate and 'Godfather of AI' says a basic income may be necessary.