The War on Normal People by Andrew Yang Summary
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Yang's urgent warning about automation's devastating impact on jobs has sparked national debate about Universal Basic Income. His "Freedom Dividend" proposal resonated so deeply that his campaign spent $240,000 on copies - proving this isn't just a book, but a movement.
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When Your Job Disappears, What Happens to You?
Picture a truck driver named Mike. He's 49, drives cross-country routes, and has done this for twenty years. His rig cost him $120,000, financed over seven years. He's got three more payments left. Now imagine telling Mike that within five years, his truck will drive itself. His job-the most common occupation in 29 states-will simply vanish. What does Mike do next? This isn't a hypothetical future. It's happening right now, and Mike represents millions of Americans standing at the edge of an economic cliff. The machinery of automation isn't coming-it's already here, quietly replacing workers across every sector of the economy. We're living through what might be the most significant economic transformation since the Industrial Revolution, yet most of us are sleepwalking through it.
The Economy You Thought You Knew Is Already Gone
The Normal American Is More Fragile Than You Think
The Automation Wave Is Here - And It's Accelerating
Blue-Collar Devastation and What Comes Next
No Job Is Safe-Not Even Yours
The Human Cost-And a Path Forward
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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