Possible BONUS: Conversations with Coleman: Big Tech, Politics, and Trust in Institutions
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Dec 31, 2025 
In a gripping conversation, Reid Hoffman, entrepreneur and LinkedIn co-founder, tackles the troubling rise of politically motivated prosecutions and the erosion of trust in institutions. He discusses the impact of misinformation on vaccine skepticism and emphasizes the need for platforms to promote truth. Hoffman shares insights on deepfakes, advocating for verification solutions, and examines the philosophical debate surrounding billionaires and inequality. The risks of Trump's authoritarian threats and the politicization within the DOJ are also highlighted, painting a complex picture of today's political landscape.
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Humans As Tool-Users And Co‑Creators
- Reid Hoffman frames humans as 'homo techne' because technology shapes how we evolve and understand each other.
- He argues entrepreneurship and software are practical ways to influence societal evolution.
Renovate Institutions, Don’t Halt Progress
- Hoffman accepts technological progress creates painful transitions but insists we should renovate institutions rather than halt innovation.
- He urges focusing on managing short-term harms while pursuing long-term optimism.
Label Harmful Claims Instead Of Banning Them
- Allow broad freedom of voice but require platform context labels when claims contradict established scientific consensus.
- Use expert references and notes to guide users toward truth without outright censorship.
