Last week, Intercom’s Des Traynor wrapped up his fascinating talk on the rise of AI with a quote from American philosopher Eric Hoffer. “In times of change, the learners will inherit the Earth, while those who believe themselves supposedly learned will find themselves perfectly prepared for a world that just simply no longer exists,” Traynor recited. The inference was clear: Those who experiment with AI early on will reap the rewards while those who opt out run the very real risk of being left behind. The Hoffer quote brought together a presentation that didn’t just cover AI but also an…