Universal High Income, Not Just UBI, for the Age of AI Superabundance
davidpattersonx · x · 2026-08-27
The post discusses economic distribution in a future of AI and robot-driven superabundance. The author argues that Universal Basic Income (UBI) is insufficient and even inhumane if it results from mass unemployment. Instead, society should aim for Universal High Income (UHI), ensuring prosperity for everyone rather than mere subsistence.
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