BROKE or UBI? Surviving the AI Revolution with Dalibor Petrovic

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of the Mindblowers Podcast, futurists Daniel Kafer (published author) and Dalibor Petrovic(former Deloitte executive, now futurist) explore how advanced AI and robotics will transform our jobs, our economy, and our way of life.As automation accelerates and artificial intelligence becomes more capable, we are entering a post-labor economy where millions of traditional jobs could disappear. The big question is: How can you prepare now to thrive instead of struggle?Daniel and Dalibor discuss:Career strategies to stay relevant in a world dominated by automation and AIHow Universal Basic Income (UBI) might emerge as a political and economic solutionWhat types of work, if any, could still exist in a society where machines do most tasksThe economic risks of not preparing for AI-driven disruptionInvestment strategies to secure your future and avoid a major drop in your standard of livingHow to future-proof yourself against long periods of low or no incomeFrom post-labor economics to UBI, from career planning to investing in the industries that will define the next decades, this conversation offers practical strategies and deep insights. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, policymaker, or simply concerned about your financial future, this episode will help you better understand the opportunities and risks of the coming AI and automation era.00:00 60% Don’t Realize How AI Will Change Their Lives  04:00 When Information Workers Have to Take Barista Jobs  10:00 How AI + 1 Human Could Replace 10 Workers  17:00 Why Flexibility and Adaptability Are the New Superpowers  23:00 Is Attention Becoming the New Global Currency?  28:10 Designing UBI for a Post-Labor Economy  32:50 How AI Automation Could Break the US Welfare Model  37:50 What If Society Rejects AI Progress?  45:00 The High Cost of Not Investing in AI  48:20 Why Less Than 20% Understand What’s Coming  57:00 The Autonomous Driving Revolution Is Here  01:03:00 Investing in AI and Robo-Taxis for the Future