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Central to McCoy’s thesis is the concept of plenitude—a future where abundance replaces scarcity. While post-scarcity is often used to describe such a world, she clarifies that it is an imperfect term because true scarcity will persist in certain domains, such as unique artworks or deeply personal, human-centric services. For instance, no matter how advanced AI becomes, it will not create an authentic 21st painting by Leonardo da Vinci, nor will premium, human-crafted experiences completely disappear.