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The War on Normal People - Andrew Yang

The War on Normal People - Andrew Yang

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 The episode asserts that the rapid acceleration of technological automation, driven by artificial intelligence and robotics, has confirmed earlier predictions of massive job displacement, transforming a hypothetical future into a present crisis. The author details how entire middle-class occupations, including truck driving, retail, and many white-collar knowledge jobs, are being rapidly eliminated, citing evidence from 2020 to 2025. This disruption is unprecedented in scope and speed, creating a bifurcation between high-skilled technical work and precarious low-wage gig labor, without accessible replacement opportunities for the displaced majority. To mitigate the resulting social and political instability, the source argues that the only effective solution is the implementation of a Universal Basic Income (UBI), providing a necessary financial floor for all citizens. This UBI is defended as affordable and superior to traditional welfare or retraining efforts, offering a vital bridge while society adapts to the new automated economy. Ultimately, the piece concludes that providing a guaranteed income is the essential price of civilization in the age of intelligent machines.
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