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Looking ahead 10 years, the speaker predicts a world largely similar in physical terms—oceans, trees, animals—yet fundamentally changed in how humans live and relate. The potential for post-scarcity abundance could mean most material needs are met without labor, shifting societal focus toward personal challenge, art, exploration, and self-fulfillment.
A key concern: how to manage the transition when AI-generated abundance disrupts traditional economics. Distribution of resources, values, and social status will need to evolve, possibly emphasizing personal achievements like hiking or exploration.