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William Shockley’s proposal for a "sterilization bonus"—where the government would pay individuals to give up their fertility—is discussed as a precursor to Universal Basic Income (UBI). The hosts suggest that UBI, combined with Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), will allow the government to control spending and reproduction. They argue that automation is being used to justify putting people out of work and onto these controlled government systems.
The discussion covers Andrew Yang’s "Freedom Dividend" and his struggle to gain support from the Democratic establishment. Adam Curry critiques Yang’s proposal for a Value-Added Tax (VAT), drawing on his personal experience with high VAT rates in Europe. The hosts also touch on Bernie Sanders’ popularity with black millennials due to his promises of "free stuff."
The hosts critique Universal Basic Income (UBI), arguing that losing the purpose of work leads to a "slippery slope" of substance abuse and social decay. Mo suggests that UBI has already been piloted through the disability system, where lawyers help people get permanent benefits for minor issues. They conclude that isolating mothers and removing men from the home while pumping drugs into the community creates a "perfect storm" for dysfunction.
