Post-Labor Economy, UBI Experiments & Brain-on-a-Chip AI

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of a post-labor economy and explores concepts like universal basic income and brain-on-a-chip technology.

Send us Fan Mail 📄 Description: This week on Tech 4 Thought, we zoom out to the big picture: the post-labor economy. What happens when AGI replaces work? We break down bold ideas like universal basic income, AGI capital taxes, and brain-on-a-chip tech that's merging biology with AI. 🧠 From Ireland's UBI pilots to Manchester’s homelessness-focused experiments, we look at real-world trials and what they teach us about the future of income, purpose, and productivity. Plus, we're diving into o...

Topics covered

• post-labor economy
• universal basic income
• AGI
• brain-on-a-chip
• AI
• real-world trials

Keywords

• AGI capital taxes
• Ireland's UBI pilots
• Manchester's homelessness-focused experiments

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Places: Ireland, Manchester

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