Episode
#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
2:12:31
Published: Wed Nov 08 2017
Description
Tim O'Reilly (@timoreilly) is one of the most fascinating polymaths I've ever encountered. Wired has called him "the trend spotter" in the world of tech and macrotrends.Tim is the founder and CEO of O'Reilly Media, Inc. His original business plan was pretty simple: "interesting work for interesting people," and that's worked out pretty well. His company has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue doing everything from online learning, book publishing, running conferences, urging companies to create more value than they capture, and trying to change the world by spreading and amplifying the knowledge of innovators.In '93, Tim launched the first commercial website. In '98, he organized the meeting where the term "open source software" was agreed upon and helped the business world understand its emerging importance. Tim has now turned his attention and is very focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications, the on-demand economy, and other technologies that are transforming the nature of work and the future shape of the business world.His new book is WTF?: What's the Future and Why It's Up to Us. Enjoy!This podcast is brought to you by Peloton, which has become a staple of my daily routine. I picked up this bike after seeing the success of my friend Kevin Rose, and I’ve been enjoying it more than I ever imagined. Peloton is an indoor cycling bike that brings live studio classes right to your home. No worrying about fitting classes in your busy schedule or making it to a studio with a crazy commute.New classes are added every day, and this includes options led by elite NYC instructors in your own living room. You can even live stream studio classes taught by the world’s best instructors, or find your favorite class on demand.Peloton is offering listeners to this show a special offer. Visit onepeloton.com and enter the code "TIM" at checkout to receive $100 off accessories with your Peloton bike purchase. This is a great way to get in your workouts, or an incredible gift. Again, that’s onepelton.com and enter the code TIM. This podcast is also brought to you by ZipRecruiter. One of the hardest parts about growing any business is finding and hiring the right team. Nothing can drain your resources and cost you time and money like making mistakes in hiring.ZipRecruiter developed its own system and platform for helping solve two of the biggest bottlenecks for employers: posting jobs easily and making it even easier to find the best candidates. More than 80 percent of jobs posted return qualified candidates based on your criteria in just 24 hours. As a listener to this show, you can give it a try for free at ziprecruiter.com/tim!***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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00:00 - 00:58 (00:58)
Summary
Tim Ferriss talks about his ability to run half a mile before his hands start shaking and asks the question of "what if I did the opposite?" This episode includes an ad for his email newsletter, Five Bullet Friday.
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00:58 - 04:45 (03:47)
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Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
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Tim O'Reilly discusses his contributions in defining the Web 2.0 model for the computer industry and shares his philosophy of always looking for the "cookie" - finding people who are doing something new and interesting that others can learn from.
04:45 - 12:32 (07:47)
Summary
Tim O'Reilly discusses his contributions in defining the Web 2.0 model for the computer industry and shares his philosophy of always looking for the "cookie" - finding people who are doing something new and interesting that others can learn from. He also tells an odd story from his past involving a medical study on Wilson's disease.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker reflects on his father who died at a young age and discusses his upbringing in Yorkshire where his grandparents and parents worked in factories, with his father also running an illegal betting business.
12:32 - 18:53 (06:21)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his father who died at a young age and discusses his upbringing in Yorkshire where his grandparents and parents worked in factories, with his father also running an illegal betting business. In later years, his father's son ran a legal betting shop in the area.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode covers various topics ranging from failed document uploading to childhood hobbies, such as recreating Civil War battles, to the tech industry's approach to analyzing data.
18:53 - 29:56 (11:03)
Summary
This podcast episode covers various topics ranging from failed document uploading to childhood hobbies, such as recreating Civil War battles, to the tech industry's approach to analyzing data.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast host highlights the evolution of ideas related to truth and justice, from the times of Homer to the era of Socrates, which were considered new and powerful at that time.
29:56 - 36:09 (06:13)
Summary
The podcast host highlights the evolution of ideas related to truth and justice, from the times of Homer to the era of Socrates, which were considered new and powerful at that time.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast discusses how mental discipline and spiritual practice intersect in the model developed by Indian sage Sri Aurobindo, which emphasizes listening and openness to the unknown.
36:09 - 42:22 (06:13)
Summary
The podcast discusses how mental discipline and spiritual practice intersect in the model developed by Indian sage Sri Aurobindo, which emphasizes listening and openness to the unknown. This approach was taught by George Simon and can be seen as rooted in a model of consciousness.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this transcript snippet, the speaker recalls how the term "open source software" emerged during a meeting where participants were discussing the limitations of the "free software" label.
42:22 - 47:48 (05:26)
Summary
In this transcript snippet, the speaker recalls how the term "open source software" emerged during a meeting where participants were discussing the limitations of the "free software" label. The term was proposed by Christine Peterson, who wanted a name that would better appeal to businesses and the general public.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The ability to listen to silence can help individuals see the world in a different way, and can lead to fresh new ideas and perspectives.
47:48 - 53:51 (06:03)
Summary
The ability to listen to silence can help individuals see the world in a different way, and can lead to fresh new ideas and perspectives. Remember that reality is just the beginning, and that listening to silence can bring about new beginnings.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The lack of fathers in our culture is a huge issue, as having father figures can shape and impact our lives in a meaningful way.
53:51 - 1:00:22 (06:31)
Summary
The lack of fathers in our culture is a huge issue, as having father figures can shape and impact our lives in a meaningful way.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker reflects on how learning to appreciate poetry involves reading collections of poetry outside of an academic context and understanding poetic form.
1:00:22 - 1:08:30 (08:08)
Summary
The speaker reflects on how learning to appreciate poetry involves reading collections of poetry outside of an academic context and understanding poetic form.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast discusses the evolution of open-source documentation and how it contrasts with the growth of Linux.
1:08:30 - 1:15:22 (06:52)
Summary
The podcast discusses the evolution of open-source documentation and how it contrasts with the growth of Linux. The speaker talks about their approach to creating a format that everyone can read, as opposed to having multiple formats with different ads and bingo cards.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The interviewee shares how a person who first owned a cellphone and pioneered influence and marketing techniques believed that people wouldn't care about their book, and gave away copies of the internet to people on Usenet.
1:15:22 - 1:21:24 (06:02)
Summary
The interviewee shares how a person who first owned a cellphone and pioneered influence and marketing techniques believed that people wouldn't care about their book, and gave away copies of the internet to people on Usenet.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses how our current economy undervalues and undercompensates creative and necessary work.
1:21:24 - 1:26:43 (05:19)
Summary
The speaker discusses how our current economy undervalues and undercompensates creative and necessary work. They argue that by shifting our focus to the work that needs to be done, we can identify and address the barriers preventing us from achieving that work.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The experience economy encompasses everything from new types of food to augmented reality and learning; it's about finding what becomes valuable as other things are commoditized.
1:26:43 - 1:31:55 (05:12)
Summary
The experience economy encompasses everything from new types of food to augmented reality and learning; it's about finding what becomes valuable as other things are commoditized.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The guest argues that both Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders made effective use of popular dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the "paper economy."
1:31:55 - 1:36:34 (04:38)
Summary
The guest argues that both Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders made effective use of popular dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the "paper economy." He discusses his book, which reflects on the technological determinism of the computer industry.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Greed can obscure the real value being created in a system, leading to a situation in which the financial markets diverge from the actual economy.
1:36:34 - 1:42:14 (05:40)
Summary
Greed can obscure the real value being created in a system, leading to a situation in which the financial markets diverge from the actual economy. This discrepancy can have disastrous consequences, and it is important for platforms and ecosystems to dial back on their greed in order to create more value in the long term.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The share of labor declined as labor organizing was less supported, and it needs to be debugged in order to rediscover what it means for people to stand up to the machines that were built.
1:42:14 - 1:56:49 (14:35)
Summary
The share of labor declined as labor organizing was less supported, and it needs to be debugged in order to rediscover what it means for people to stand up to the machines that were built. This has been tackled through initiatives like Code for America and the United States Digital Service, as well as efforts to develop early detection tests for diseases like cancer.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker reflects on the way reading books from different eras can transport the reader to a different world and allow them to experience the emotions and feelings of the time.
1:56:49 - 2:06:57 (10:08)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the way reading books from different eras can transport the reader to a different world and allow them to experience the emotions and feelings of the time. The speaker compares this experience to a time machine.
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss talks about a short email he sends every Friday called "Five Bullet Friday".
2:06:57 - 2:12:29 (05:32)
Summary
Tim Ferriss talks about a short email he sends every Friday called "Five Bullet Friday". It contains interesting and fun things he has discovered or pondered over the week.