The Highwire with Del Bigtree AI, UBI, AND THE END OF EARNING
Jan 24, 2026
Rapid AI growth and its threat to white-collar jobs are front and center. The political rise of universal basic income and debates about an AI dividend are explored. Concerns about motivation, creativity, and purpose if work is no longer required are raised. Parenting and career choices in an uncertain, automated future are also discussed.
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AI As A Fast-Moving Immigrant Wave
- AI is arriving like a wave of
White-Collar Cliff Drives UBI Debate
- White-collar roles face rapid displacement as AI targets cognitive and managerial tasks.
- This shift pushes universal basic income from fringe theory toward mainstream political debate.
AI Raises Cultural And Sovereignty Concerns
- Politicians warn AI will magnify human flaws and pose cultural risks if unchecked.
- AI's integration raises sovereignty and cultural concerns beyond traditional immigration debates.