Andrew Yang: AI's "Job-Killing Tsunami" + Why He'll Pay You Not to Use Your Phone

Andrew Yang, former presidential candidate and entrepreneur, discusses themes of agency, societal problems, and potential solutions. Yang reflects on his early career, influences, and the development of his pessimistic outlook on job displacement due to AI, contrasting it with his optimistic drive to build solutions. He argues that AI will disproportionately affect white-collar jobs and advocates for a multi-faceted approach beyond UBI, including building economies around arts, wellness, and care. Yang also introduces his new venture, Noble Mobile, designed to save users money and reduce screen time, addressing what he sees as key factors contributing to American unhappiness. He emphasizes the importance of fixing systemic incentives in politics over individual political pursuits.