Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, expresses optimism about AI’s potential to enhance society in his book, “SuperAgency: What Could Possibly Go Right With Our AI Future?” Co-authored with Greg Beato, the book challenges concerns that autonomous AI may lead to dehumanization and oppressive compliance. Instead, they argue that AI empowers individuals similarly to how cars revolutionized physical mobility in the 20th century, providing cognitive mobility in the 21st century. Hoffman and Beato discuss the implications of AI in shaping our future and the influence of tech leaders during the Trump era.
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, is optimistic about the potential of AI to enhance both society and individual lives. In his latest book, “SuperAgency: What Could Possibly Go Right With Our AI Future?”, he, along with co-author Greg Beato, addresses concerns that autonomous AI may lead to dehumanization and a state of Orwellian conformity. Instead, they propose that AI empowers individuals by increasing their agency. “Just as cars provided users with enhanced physical mobility in the 20th century, AI grants users new cognitive mobility superpowers in the 21st century.” We engage with Hoffman and Beato to discuss the future of AI and the influence of tech giants during the Trump era.