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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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Another reason UBI is pro-humanity
Unleash true human potential in the arts and innovation
Unleash true human potential in the arts and innovation
Ireland's basic income pilot for artists worked so well they made it permanent. The economic growth it generated paid back more than its net cost, study shows.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
February 17, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Another reason UBI is pro-humanity
Unleash true human potential in the arts and innovation
Unleash true human potential in the arts and innovation
As a classically trained musician
I will never forget seeing my classmate working at the Starbucks across from the Royal Conservatory, when I had the privilege of fully devoting myself to practice and study thanks to a safety net my family provided
UBI unleashes potential
I will never forget seeing my classmate working at the Starbucks across from the Royal Conservatory, when I had the privilege of fully devoting myself to practice and study thanks to a safety net my family provided
UBI unleashes potential
Ireland's basic income pilot for artists worked so well they made it permanent. The economic growth it generated paid back more than its net cost, study shows.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
February 17, 2026 at 4:32 PM
As a classically trained musician
I will never forget seeing my classmate working at the Starbucks across from the Royal Conservatory, when I had the privilege of fully devoting myself to practice and study thanks to a safety net my family provided
UBI unleashes potential
I will never forget seeing my classmate working at the Starbucks across from the Royal Conservatory, when I had the privilege of fully devoting myself to practice and study thanks to a safety net my family provided
UBI unleashes potential
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Ireland's basic income pilot for artists worked so well they made it permanent. The economic growth it generated paid back more than its net cost, study shows.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
February 17, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Ireland's basic income pilot for artists worked so well they made it permanent. The economic growth it generated paid back more than its net cost, study shows.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
How many people are being held back from their potential because they're living bill-to-bill? UBI is true freedom.
Cathie Wood of ARK said youth unemployment will improve as people "go for it" and start businesses with AI
We should all be for lowering the barrier to innovation
But there's a critical unspoken element: entrepreneurs need economic security to take long-term risk, security that UBI provides
We should all be for lowering the barrier to innovation
But there's a critical unspoken element: entrepreneurs need economic security to take long-term risk, security that UBI provides
February 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Cathie Wood of ARK said youth unemployment will improve as people "go for it" and start businesses with AI
We should all be for lowering the barrier to innovation
But there's a critical unspoken element: entrepreneurs need economic security to take long-term risk, security that UBI provides
We should all be for lowering the barrier to innovation
But there's a critical unspoken element: entrepreneurs need economic security to take long-term risk, security that UBI provides
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Canada's food inflation is TWICE that of the US
We're leading in many things including food, housing costs, and productivity decline
Grocery & Essentials Benefit is a small step, but more needs to be done to tackle the root causes
A livable income floor at least lets people put food on the table
We're leading in many things including food, housing costs, and productivity decline
Grocery & Essentials Benefit is a small step, but more needs to be done to tackle the root causes
A livable income floor at least lets people put food on the table
February 13, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Canada's food inflation is TWICE that of the US
We're leading in many things including food, housing costs, and productivity decline
Grocery & Essentials Benefit is a small step, but more needs to be done to tackle the root causes
A livable income floor at least lets people put food on the table
We're leading in many things including food, housing costs, and productivity decline
Grocery & Essentials Benefit is a small step, but more needs to be done to tackle the root causes
A livable income floor at least lets people put food on the table
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Big update -- read our latest newsletter
Major UBI Skeptic Flipped, Plus We Went Viral with a Nobel Laureate Couple
www.ubiworks.ca/blog/ubi-wor...
Major UBI Skeptic Flipped, Plus We Went Viral with a Nobel Laureate Couple
www.ubiworks.ca/blog/ubi-wor...
Major UBI Skeptic Flipped, Plus We Went Viral with a Nobel Laureate Couple
UBI Works Newsletter, Feb 2026
www.ubiworks.ca
February 10, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Big update -- read our latest newsletter
Major UBI Skeptic Flipped, Plus We Went Viral with a Nobel Laureate Couple
www.ubiworks.ca/blog/ubi-wor...
Major UBI Skeptic Flipped, Plus We Went Viral with a Nobel Laureate Couple
www.ubiworks.ca/blog/ubi-wor...
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Imagine if every Canadian had $500K of common wealth invested in the upside of global economic prosperity, like every Norwegian enjoys.
We are a nation of vast resources.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/29/n...
We are a nation of vast resources.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/29/n...
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund made $247 billion in 2025, driven by tech and banking rally
Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund holds stakes in many of the world's biggest companies, including Apple, Nvidia and JPMorgan Chase.
www.cnbc.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Imagine if every Canadian had $500K of common wealth invested in the upside of global economic prosperity, like every Norwegian enjoys.
We are a nation of vast resources.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/29/n...
We are a nation of vast resources.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/29/n...
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The pro-health case for basic income is overwhelming
A major basic income supporter has been nominated in an upcoming byelection to replace Chrystia Freeland
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
February 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The pro-health case for basic income is overwhelming
tbf i'm ok with more top doctors in office prescribing UBI
A major basic income supporter has been nominated in an upcoming byelection to replace Chrystia Freeland
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
February 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
tbf i'm ok with more top doctors in office prescribing UBI
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A major basic income supporter has been nominated in an upcoming byelection to replace Chrystia Freeland
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
February 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
A major basic income supporter has been nominated in an upcoming byelection to replace Chrystia Freeland
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of University of Toronto Family Medicine
Hear what she has to say about basic income:
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Godfather of AI Dr. Geoffrey Hinton suggests UBI
February 5, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Godfather of AI Dr. Geoffrey Hinton suggests UBI
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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
Reposted by Ken Yang
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.