The Whole Earth Catalog vibe in the early 90's was optimistic, holistic, empowered, collaborative.
That vibe was not specific to that time, it was specific to that stage of the s-curve.
If AI is indeed a disruptive innovation that will usher in a new technical paradigm, it will feel more like that vibe.
A powerful combination: capitalist drive, technological optimism, hippie-style holistic vibes.