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Julie advocates for cautious optimism, believing that with proper regulation and an emphasis on societal benefit, we can harness AI for good. She envisions a future where abundance could eliminate poverty, hunger, and scarcity altogether if resources like solar energy are fully tapped.
Toward a New Economic Paradigm: Meaning Over Money
Drawing from ideas like David Shapiro’s meaning economy, Julie suggests transitioning from a traditional service and production-based economy to one centered on purpose, relationships, and fulfillment. In this “meaning economy,” work is driven by passion rather than necessity, and AI could handle tedious tasks.