Sam talked about UBI before. Turns out 100 years ago, there were UBI proposals that got nationwide attention! Lessons for us if we want AGI post-scracity. People were afraid of total job loss too (mind & muscle).

Sam Altman previously discussed Universal Basic Income (UBI), and it's notable that similar proposals gained nationwide attention a century ago. At that time, people feared widespread job loss due to technological advancements, much like current concerns about Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and its potential impact on employment. This historical parallel offers valuable lessons for contemporary discussions on AGI and a post-scarcity future, as highlighted in a Medium article comparing these two periods.

This report uniquely draws a direct comparison between historical UBI proposals from a century ago and current discussions surrounding AGI and post-scarcity, unlike other analyses.