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Just responded on another note but figured I'd toss one out there to see what people know of the other proposed solutions if/when the amalgamation of future tech really hits.

UBI = Fixed cash payments. I think everyone has heard of this one. Musk has since pivoted to call it Universal High Income but he never quite says how distribution will be achieved.

UBC (Compute) = Citizens are given compute credits from AI companies which they can either use or sell via a secondary market. Believe this one originates from Sam Altman.

UBE (Equities) = Citizens are given shares and/or dividends in publicly traded companies so the collective's income grows as the economy grows. How do you square that circle with regards to the "maximize shareholder value" mantra?

UBS (Services) = Citizens are given access to free services. For example, with AI and robotics, I think this could usher in a "universal healthcare" of sorts. Then the human touch could be a niche, higher cost option.

Was curious if anyone has heard of any other UBx type solutions? I think that is the much more fascinating and interesting thought exercise versus just focusing on how much displacement the future tech stack will displace.
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Aldin · 1w
I haven't seen them written like this. Most of those seems like what already exists to some degree. Just rebranded. UBI is like the retirement payments for old people, but this time for all ages. UBE is again like an investment fund. Those who chose already own equity. Would this mean somehow redi...