Reid Hoffman (Manas AI, LinkedIn) on Why AI Is a “Humanity Elevator,” Digital Twins, and the Skills You Need Now

MAR 24, 202631 MIN
Social Currency with Sammi Cohen

Reid Hoffman (Manas AI, LinkedIn) on Why AI Is a “Humanity Elevator,” Digital Twins, and the Skills You Need Now

MAR 24, 202631 MIN

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Reid Hoffman has spent decades shaping how we work, from building LinkedIn to investing in some of the most important tech companies of the last generation. Now, he’s focused on what might be the biggest shift yet: artificial intelligence. In this episode, Reid breaks down why most people are thinking about AI wrong. Instead of replacing humans, he argues that AI is a “humanity elevator”—a tool that expands agency, unlocks new opportunities, and fundamentally reshapes how we work, learn, and make decisions. Sammi and Reid also get into the real fears: job displacement, misinformation, and biosecurity risks—and what people can actually do about it. Reid shares practical advice for anyone worried about falling behind, including the three AI skills that matter most right now, how to use AI to pivot your career, and why “just start using it” is the most important step. Plus: Reid’s take on digital twins, why creators won’t be replaced anytime soon and the reason he believes AI is not an existential risk. This episode was recorded on 2/12/2026. Follow Sammi Cohen on Instagram  Subscribe to the Social Currency newsletter Check out Reid’s book SuperagencyHere’s what Sammi covers with Reid: 00:00 Reid Hoffman’s Social Currency 01:35 Why AI Expands Human Agency 05:08 The Real Risks of AI 08:11 What To Do If AI Threatens Your Job 11:21 Reid’s Daily AI Workflow 18:25 AI in Healthcare and Drug Discovery 21:05 Digital Twins and the Future of Creators 24:56 Reid’s Hottest AI Take 26:00 The Rise of AI Agents and Moltbot 27:00 Skills You Need to Stay Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices