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To frame her insights, Julie highlights several influential books. Among them is Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity Is Near, a dense but visionary work predicting the imminent arrival of the singularity—where AI surpasses human intelligence. Kurzweil's subsequent sequel, The Singularity Is Nearer, continues this exploration.
Another recommended text is Kurzweil's The Age of Spiritual Machines, which contemplates the integration of AI with human consciousness. She also praises Peter Diamandis and his work promoting technological optimism and abundance. Diamandis's ideas challenge the scarcity mindset ingrained through institutions like schools and churches, suggesting that resources and production can be exponentially expanded through innovation.