Andrew Yang

America needs to take radical steps to prevent Great Depression-level unemployment and a total societal meltdown, including handing out trillions of dollars in cash. (source)

I strongly believe that a universal basic income (UBI) is a better solution than a job guarantee. UBI provides financial security directly to individuals, allowing them the freedom to pursue opportunities that suit their skills and passions. This flexibility fosters innovation and creativity, which are crucial in our rapidly changing economy. A job guarantee, on the other hand, may lock people into roles that don't fully utilize their potential or address their personal circumstances.

We should absolutely be concerned about AI leading to mass unemployment. We are already seeing the effects as automation replaces jobs in manufacturing, call centers, and truck driving. We need to consider new solutions like a universal basic income to address the inevitable displacement of workers.