QUESTMAXXING

What D&D taught me about a theory of the game, shared missions, and leading in the age of AI

Aug 13 • Reid Hoffman

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The Pangloss of Pangram

On "detection" of AI text, and whether we should care.

Aug 6 • Reid Hoffman

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July 2026

Harrison Bergeron has a twin

Reimagining Vonnegut for the age of AI

Jul 29 • Reid Hoffman

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Make good introductions, build strong alliances, win.

So many things could go wrong when you make an introduction! The key to a successful intro is to always require double opt-in.

Jul 27 • Reid Hoffman

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Asymmetric Cyber Warfare is Here

AI helps attackers first and defenders second. The dangerous years are the ones in between, and they have already begun.

Jul 22 • Reid Hoffman

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June 2026

Idea Generators

When I meet founders and product managers, I typically ask them two questions: What game are you playing? What’s your theory of the game?

Jun 22 • Reid Hoffman

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What if everyone could afford an expert?

A world where billions of people each have a team of AI expert advisors—a doctor who never sleeps, a lawyer who never bills by the hour, a tutor who…

Jun 18 • Reid Hoffman

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The Denominations of the Lever

The schisms in Silicon Valley’s faith are not a problem to be solved. They are fingers of the same hand, which either separate or coordinate into a…

Jun 4 • Reid Hoffman

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May 2026

Trump is investigating me to keep me quiet. I choose to speak up.

A jury found Donald Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation. His response is to weaponize the Justice Department against the woman he wronged …

May 29 • Reid Hoffman

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Moral Promise Between Companies and Employees

Those who frame AI purely as a cost-cutting exercise will miss the alliance-building moments that determine who actually thrives.

May 21 • Reid Hoffman

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Divine Intervention in AI

President Trump calls the Pope "weak", but the truth is, Pope Leo is asking the right questions about AI.

May 6 • Reid Hoffman

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April 2026

In Defense of AI Slop

Before electrification ushered in a new era for humanity, it gave us giant glowing pickles. AI is following the same path.

Apr 29 • Reid Hoffman

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