So, UBI would be a good idea for Paul Krugman, if he could just see the automation and AI that are currently replacing jobs... Good job not groaning loudly in his face Lex. Love the podcast!,(reply>), Before the pandemics the US economy was in full employment with the lowest growth numbers in decades, with "secular stagnation" being a hot topic for macroeconomics researchers.<br><br>Tech people: "BuT tHe EcOnOmY iS bEiNg TrAnSforMeD aLReadY!!",(reply>), @Luis Dias Well, on the subject of Yang, he is saying that we need to get our act together before the crazy job replacements start happening.,(reply>), @Luis Dias &gt; Automation Denial is Harmful, Software Engineer," Gerald Huff (~2m video) <a href=""https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEqxTy1WGcI"">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEqxTy1WGcI</a><br><br><br>PBS Frontline: In the Age of AI (Nov 2019 ~2hr video)<br><a href=""https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dZ_lvDgevk"">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dZ_lvDgevk</a><br><br><br>Nobel-winning economist Robert Shiller says the nation’s jobs picture is not as bright as it seems: "But there are other narratives in the background that I think could come big and powerful notably the narrative about machines replacing jobs"," artificial intelligence. That's going so strong you wonder why it hasn't scared consumers yet."<br><a href=""https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/04/yale-economist-robert-shiller-jobs-picture-not-as-bright-as-it-seems.html"">https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/04/yale-economist-robert-shiller-jobs-picture-not-as-bright-as-it-seems.html</a> ( AI and Automation @ 2 minutes)",(reply>), @Luis Dias 30% of America's malls and shopping centers closed as well as all the video stores  due to Aotumation. They guy has no idea what he is talking about just another boomer with a retirement accounts who has not known the right thing to do since the 80's. Today retail is the number 1 job in the country.,(reply>), @Luis Dias Dude you are ignorant you dont have to lose all jobs or 50% to cause A catastrophic failure. Already we have lost so many jobs homeless running around every where loading their minds because of the stress. If we take the boot off of ppl necks the country will be forever greater. We always needed the freedom dividend to be a free country for everyone not just you who is currently winning in this economy.