Entrepreneur, UBI Advocate, Former 2020 Presidential Candidate

Andrew Yang

Andrew Yang is an entrepreneur and political figure best known for his 2020 presidential campaign centered on universal basic income as a response to job displacement. He founded Venture for America and has continued to advocate for economic policy reform and AI's impact on labor.

Known For

Universal Basic Income advocacyMath-focused policy approachThe Freedom Dividend conceptTech policy commentary

Canon

AI Tools May Rewire Cognitive Development in Users

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Environment Shapes Behavior More Than Willpower

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Books

■The War on Normal People(2018)

Episodes

#Touch Grass: Andrew Yang Returns To Talk Phone Addiction, AI's Cognitive Toll, & The Fight For Your AttentionJun 8, 2026 #Tim Cook's Legacy + The Future of U.B.I. With Andrew Yang + HatGPTApr 24, 2026