Long Now Tim O'Reilly: What’s The Future? It’s Up to Us.
Mar 4, 2021
Tim O'Reilly, the visionary founder of O'Reilly Media, explores the intricate relationship between technology and society. He discusses how our narratives shape understanding and the need to redefine our 'maps.' O'Reilly challenges the notion of platform capitalism and emphasizes decentralized systems as innovation drivers. He shares insights on future tools, the impact of AI, and the vital role of government in fostering innovation, all while championing a long-term perspective on technological change.
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Platforms As Mini Economies
- Major tech platforms (Google, Amazon, Facebook) act like economies and teach us about broader economic dynamics.
- Their aggregation of work and demand creates a new form of platform capitalism that changes markets beyond price alone.
Reframe The Story
- Reframe common narratives to reveal overlooked patterns, like seeing open source beyond Linux.
- Tell broader stories that connect disparate successes instead of accepting narrow political maps.
From Taxi Screens To Phone Swarms
- In 2005 the internet idea was a screen in taxi cabs, which missed smartphones' coordination power.
- Entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos rewrote that map toward swarming, dispatch-by-algorithm services.
