Comment by rdtsc

Yes. That would seem to be a better UBI (Universal Basic Income).

The problem with UBI is not just logistical, it's also psychological and cultural. It might work in other countries, but it won't work well in US. For many reason, some good some bad, many people here would not accept receiving what they see is a "hand-out". First they won't accept others receiving it but many would not even justify getting it themselves.

So it would have to be a UBI disguised as something else. A share in the GDP is brilliant I think and solves this issue. It is a bit like they have the oil payment in Alaska, people seem to accept that as valid and well earned income. The GDP dividend would be the same in a way.

I think the shares should be equally divided. Everyone gets a share if they are a citizen of the country or lived here for X number of years for example. Sam Altman gets the same number of shares as Steve the Carpenter, Jane the Software Developer, and Irene the Newborn Baby.