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Furthermore, influential voices like Senator Bernie Sanders have proposed reducing the standard 40-hour workweek to 32 hours, reflecting a shift in thinking about labor in response to AI efficiencies. These moves signal a recognition at policy levels that our social and economic models will need overhaul.
Historical Roots of UBI and Its Potential to Transform Society
McCoy delves into the roots of UBI, tracing its origins to thinkers like Thomas Paine and Thomas Spence in the 18th century. These early advocates envisioned a society where land and natural resources were communal, and wealth was redistributed to ensure basic survival and dignity for all.