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The War on Normal People
- Narrated by: Andrew Yang
- Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
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Publisher's Summary
From entrepreneur Andrew Yang, the founder of Venture for America, an eye-opening look at how new technologies are erasing millions of jobs before our eyes - and a rallying cry for the urgent steps America must take, including Universal Basic Income, to stabilize our economy.
The shift toward automation is about to create a tsunami of unemployment. Not in the distant future - now. One recent estimate predicts 13 million American workers will lose their jobs within the next seven years - jobs that won't be replaced. In a future marked by restlessness and chronic unemployment, what will happen to American society?
In The War on Normal People, Andrew Yang paints a dire portrait of the American economy. Rapidly advancing technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation software are making millions of Americans' livelihoods irrelevant. The consequences of these trends are already being felt across our communities in the form of political unrest, drug use, and other social ills. The future looks dire - but is it unavoidable?
In The War on Normal People, Yang imagines a different future - one in which having a job is distinct from the capacity to prosper and seek fulfillment. At this vision's core is Universal Basic Income, the concept of providing all citizens with a guaranteed income - and one that is rapidly gaining popularity among forward-thinking politicians and economists. Yang proposes that UBI is an essential step toward a new, more durable kind of economy, one he calls "human capitalism."
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Critic Reviews
"In this powerful book, Andrew Yang highlights the urgent need to rewrite America's social contract. In a call to arms that comes from both head and heart, Yang has made an important contribution to the debate about where America is headed and what we need to do about it." (Alec Ross, New York Times best-selling author of The Industries of the Future)
"This book is a must read. Andrew Yang is tackling one of the biggest challenges facing our country the way only an entrepreneur can, but unlike most, he sees the big picture. Making money is good for you - but building a strong society and strong people is good for all of us. The topics Andrew addresses in this book aren't about some dystopian future way down the road. These things are happening today, and every entrepreneur should read this book to understand the challenges of the next decade." (Daymond John, star of ABC's Shark Tank, best-selling author of The Power of Broke, and founder of FUBU)
"Andrew Yang is one of those rare visionaries who puts dreams into action. The War on Normal People is both a clear-eyed look at the depths of our social and economic problems and an innovative roadmap toward a better future." (Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global)
"A sobering portrait of a crumbling polity...[and] a provocative work of social criticism." (Kirkus Reviews)
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- BASIQZ
- 13-04-2019
This is what America needs. Right here.
Andrew Yang is the only man running from office that is actually making sense. #Yang2020 #HumanityFirst #Math
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- Anonymous User
- 27-06-2018
Thank you!
I decided to listen to this book for something different and I'm so grateful I did because I have learnt so much. Thank you for creating this book Andrew. There are so many examples you share that can teach all of us how we can do better so our societies and be better for all.
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- Jeremy
- 06-01-2020
Well thought out and calculated approach to the future
A very interesting listen for anyone concerned with the development of automation and AI and it’s impact on the economy. Yangs Freedom Dividend seems like one of the best solutions I’ve heard.
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- eyeknownuffin
- 11-01-2020
Like a long speech...
well-thought of & researched, it couldn’t have been read by anyone but Andrew Yang. I spent the last month of 2019 watching youtube vids as he navigates the DNC nomination. Absorbing his principles & foundation & reasons for raising his hand via this book gives you a good read of the man. I hope he reaches his goals. For all our sakes. And I’m not even an American.
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- Joshua Houben
- 26-08-2019
Make this man president!
Brilliant exploration of the coming automation wave and the potential of universal basic income to soften the blow and set us on a new trajectory. Honest & full of examples and tangible solutions to some of the biggest problems we're facing as a society.
Great narration and great book.
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- Peter Pyc
- 07-05-2019
Best political argument for anything ever.
So refreshing to hear from a politician that is both intelligent and empathic. If I lived in the US I would totally vote for him and even get on the campaign trail.
He outlines the current and coming problems related to technology, artificial intelligence and automation. Then he goes on to outline policies that would allow us to handle these issues. I was already a big fan of UBI and Andrew Yang before I read the book. I struggle to understand how anyone who reads this book could disagree with the risks ahead or Andrew's plans to overcome them.
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- David
- 28-08-2019
A little bleak although fascinating
I got a bit depressed listening to this. Andrew is a great intellect with many sensible solutions to the job losses we will face in the future through the continued automation of our lives.
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- Samson
- 18-03-2019
Yang 2020
Excellent book, definitely covered in depth what you haven’t been able to clarify in long form discussions with Sam Harris, Joe Rogan, Breakfast Show and fungbros.
I’m Australian but I can’t wait for you to win the presidency of America. I hope Australia then takes your lead. I’ve been discussing Freedom dividend for more than 2yesrs with my professors in Philosophy and Theology at ACU Banyo.good luck!
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- Andrew Wilson
- 17-10-2020
Perfect book and most accurate prediction to date
Andrew Yang captures key predictions and based on what is happening now. Many politicians are asleep at the wheel.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-12-2020
This is a must read book for everyone!
I listened to this book once and then bought a copy and read that twice. OMG! Why not is the question we should be asking ourselves after reading this book. Why Not?
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