The 80/20 Principle

The 80/20 Principle

Why AI can't replace good judgment

Reid Hoffman called AI a "consensus machine." Here's why that's great news for smart lawyers.

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Ernie the Attorney
Nov 18, 2025
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Recently, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman called AI a “consensus machine.”

He’s right. And that’s exactly why good lawyers won’t just survive—they’ll dominate.

The consensus trap

AI excels at finding patterns. It spots what most people believe. It summarizes the conventional wisdom.

But legal thinking? That’s not about following the herd.

It’s about knowing wh…

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