Continuing our series of video interviews with journalists, we spoke with Oliver Pickup, journalist, speaker and human work evolution storyteller.

In the first of a three-part interview, Oliver shares his journey from sports journalism to becoming a recognised voice on the future of work, writing for publications including The Times, The New Statesman and Raconteur. He also reflects on the impact of AI and the importance of adaptability.

In this video, he discusses:

1. Why he pivoted his career to focus on technology and human work evolution
2. The emerging backlash against AI
3. The concept of “fear of becoming obsolete” (FOBO) and how it drove him to evolve
4. Why building a personal platform beyond writing became essential in the AI era