Scott Santens

Scott Santens is a writer and advocate for Universal Basic Income (UBI). He is the founder and CEO of the Income To Support All (ITSA) Foundation and the creator of the AI Pledge for Humanity, which calls on AI leaders to back their words about UBI with action.

Economists Just “Proved” UBI Can’t Stop AI Layoffs — Here’s What They Actually Proved

Jun 2, 2026

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7 min read

Economists Just “Proved” UBI Can’t Stop AI Layoffs — Here’s What They Actually Proved

A new paper claims UBI can't stop AI-driven layoffs. The catch: they defined basic income as a number that can't change anything, then act surprised when it didn't.

Universal Basic Income Is Your Productivity Dividend. It’s the Only Way to Share What We All Built.

Mar 15, 2026

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6 min read

Universal Basic Income Is Your Productivity Dividend. It’s the Only Way to Share What We All Built.

Why Universal Basic Income (UBI) is the only way to share AI and productivity gains with everyone

Universal Basic Income Focuses on Stability Not Replacing Work

Dec 18, 2025

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3 min read

Universal Basic Income Focuses on Stability Not Replacing Work

How universal basic income protects workers, wages, and democracy in an AI-disrupted economy

Why Reports of UBI’s Death Are Exaggerated

Oct 5, 2025

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48 min read

Why Reports of UBI’s Death Are Exaggerated

Inside Jina Suh’s mission to build AI that prioritizes mental health, human wellbeing, and psychological safety.