In high school, Tim O’Reilly met a mentor who drilled one idea into his mind: “The map is not the territory.” That mindset of questioning assumptions changed how he sees everything, from technology to humanity to meaning. Decades later, that same curiosity and clarity help him challenge conventional wisdom, recognize transformation before others do, and shape how we understand growth, innovation, and purpose in an evolving world. In this episode, Tim Storey sits down with tech legend Tim O’Reilly to explore how wisdom, intention, and faith in humanity can guide innovation in a world driven by AI.
Tim O’Reilly is a technologist, publisher, and entrepreneur whose ideas have shaped how the world learns emerging tech. He’s the founder of O’Reilly Media and author of WTF: What’s the Future and Why It’s Up to Us, inspiring leaders to think critically about technology’s role in society.
In this episode, Tim and Tim discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:24) Early Curiosity and the Seeds of Vision
(10:24) Betting on Yourself and Building from Scratch
(13:22) How AI Is Shaping Everyday Life
(18:48) Bringing Humanity Back to Technology
(21:15) Is Technology Working for Us or Against Us?
(25:31) Rethinking the Future of Work with AI
(30:44) Why Motives and Intentions Matter in Tech
(33:25) Designing AI for Senior Citizens
(42:03) Finding Balance, Purpose, and Meaning
Tim O’Reilly is the founder and CEO of O’Reilly Media, the company that popularized the terms “open source” and “Web 2.0” and built one of the world’s leading learning platforms for technology professionals. Starting as a technical writer, Tim grew O’Reilly Media into a global brand known for its books, conferences, and digital learning. He is the author of WTF, which explores how technology, economics, and ethics intersect to shape our collective future.
Connect With Tim:
Website: https://www.oreilly.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timo3/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/timoreilly
Resources Mentioned:
Tim’s book: WTF: What’s the Future and Why It’s Up to Us: https://www.amazon.com/WTF-Whats-Future-Why-Its/dp/0062565710
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