Patrick Marx, Dennis Gordt & Stephan Alt "The roller coaster itself is no longer the central experience, it becomes part of a largerexperience" - get started for the new Multi Launch Coaster Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac! In this episode, the minds behind this innovative project from Europa-Park Rust provide a detailed insight: from the idea to development to the first ride. Patrick Marx, Head of Development & Masterplanning MACK One, speaks with Development Manager Dennis Gordt and Roller Coaster Planner Stephan Alt from MACK Rides: “We are something like the kitchen planners for roller coasters!” What were the biggest challenges in this gigantic project? And how does it feel to ride the coaster in the new Croatia themed area? “There were a lot of variants of Voltron Nevera during development, probably 40 or 50,” say the experts. Together they take a look ahead: What will the roller coaster of the future look like? Can there ever be another development step as big as Voltron Nevera? Get the answers - here in the podcast. -- "Die Achterbahn an sich ist nicht mehr das zentrale Erlebnis, sie wird Teil eines größeren Erlebnisses" - start frei für den neuen Multi Launch Coaster Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac! Die Köpfe hinter diesem innovativen Projekt des Europa-Park geben in dieser Episode einen detaillierten Einblick: von der Idee über die Entwicklung bis zur ersten Fahrt. Patrick Marx, Head of Development & Masterplanning MACK One, spricht mit Entwicklungsleiter Dennis Gordt und Achterbahnplaner Stephan Alt von MACK Rides: „Wir sind so etwas wie die Küchenplaner der Achterbahnen!“ Was waren die größten Herausforderungen bei diesem gigantischen Projekt? Und wie fühlt es sich an, den Coaster im neuen Themenbereich Kroatien zu fahren? „Von Voltron Nevera gab es während der Entwicklung sehr viele Varianten, bestimmt 40 oder 50“, erzählen die Experten. Gemeinsam werfen sie einen Blick nach vorne: Wie wird die Achterbahn der Zukunft aussehen? Kann es überhaupt noch einmal einen derart großen Entwicklungsschritt wie bei Voltron Nevera geben? Antworten - hier im Podcast. A MACK One Original Podcast.

Marcus Ernst & Jelle de Jong „We want to use theatrical tricks in our immersive experiences - and I think that is the key why the shows are working so well and people are so in love with it“ - Jelle de Jong is a visionary leader and innovator in the realm of immersive exhibitions. As CEO and executive producer at Madrid Artes Digitales, he spearheads the development of groundbreaking exhibitions and has positioned himself at the forefront of the immersive experience industry. Join podcast host Marcus Ernst, one of the Emotioneers from MACK One, in this behind-the-scenes conversation about the fusion of technology and art: Do immersive exhibitions either enhance or diminish our appreciation of art and culture? What added value does technology brings to storytelling? And how is Jelle de Jong envision the world of immersive art in 7 years from now? - „The strategy for our company is clear for the coming years. What I have really learned: keep your ears open to your audience.“ Tune in to this podcast episode and discover an exciting journey into the world beyond! A MACK One Original Podcast.

Christina Rees, Andy Lanning & Anthony Williams „All of these new things are tools - and if you give tools to creative people, creative people will find new and interesting ways to use them” - Anthony Williams and Andy Lanning combine a broad range of experience in the areas of storytelling, writing and creativity. Before founding their company „Ideas and Inks Limited“, they worked for DC Comics, Marvel and Magic Leap. The list of world-famous characters they worked on is impressive: Superman, Batman, Justice League, Loki, Wolverine, Spiderman, Deadpool, The Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America and The X-Men - just to name a few. Join podcast host Christina Rees, one of the Emotioneers from MACK One, in this thrilling conversation about the storytelling of tomorrow: Will any storytelling medium eventually become extinct? What makes a story a great story? Will we still go to the cinema and watch TV in the future? „New technology is wonderful – but the new doesn’t necessarily have to kill the old. AI can take the food out of the mouth of artists for specific disciplines, but you can’t replace human creativity“. Let yourself be enchanted by a conversation full of creativity and incredible expertise about today's and future storytelling! A MACK One Original Podcast.

Uziel Zontag, Managing Director at HAHN Group, discusses the inevitability of modernization and the integration of human-like robots. They explore the impact of digital transformation on jobs and the importance of adapting to Industry 4.0. The conversation also touches on the future of robots in everyday life and the evolution towards a more technology-driven society.

Dr. Auma Obama, an international sociologist, discusses trust in leaders and the importance of making a positive impact. She emphasizes the need for trust in leadership and the role of individuals in creating a better tomorrow. The podcast also features Dr. Roland Mack, Founder of Europa Park, who shares insights on continuous learning and striving for improvement. The episode explores themes of leadership, mindfulness, and personal growth.

Michael Mack & Eliot Higgins „Social Media Companies need to be required by law to work on systems that would detect AI generated imagery as its being posted“ - Eliot Higgins is the founder of Bellingcat, a multi-award-winning investigative collective focused on online open-source investigation. Join podcast host Michael Mack as he talks with his guest about the incredible story of how a news blog became one of the most important disclosure platforms of our time: In 2012, Eliot Higgins started a news blog and wrote under the pseudonym “Brown Moses” - he often reported more quickly and accurately on bombings and new weapons systems in the Syrian war than any other newspaper and media. Rumors quickly circulated on the Internet: "Brown Moses" was working for the CIA or MI5, perhaps even for the Mossad. Get the true story right here in the podcast! A MACK One Original Podcast.

Marcus Ernst & Simon Alexanderson “There are still a lot of challenges left, especially when it comes to these emotional parts, I think much of it is about directing the AI in a natural way” - Simon Alexanderson is an acclaimed researcher at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and also Co-Founder of Motorica AI. His current project "MoGen" has just won an AUREA Award and is considered by experts to be a revolutionary AI technology for motion-based 3D animations. Podcast host Marcus Ernst, one of the Emotioneers from MACK One, takes you on an exciting journey into the world beyond: How will AI affect the creative industry? What exactly makes it so complicated to make an AI created character dance to the beat of music or gesturing in sync with speech? And what would Star Wars or Jurassic Park look like if this technology had already existed back then? Simon provides answers: „Our current technology allows users to quickly generate high-quality locomotion mixing between more than 150 styles“. Discover the magic of AI generated ultra realistic moving 3D characters in this episode! A MACK One Original Podcast.

Michael Mack & Kathleen Cohen „I think there is a push back and an awareness from this next generation. They wants to unplug and have no online presence what so ever. The radical idea is not being plugged in.“ - Kathleen Cohen is known as a genius tech humanist and XR immersive strategist, bringing over 25 years of expertise in designing user and guest experiences. Throughout her career, Kathleen has held roles as a creative and producer at DreamWorks Interactive, the IBM Centers for Innovation and Disney Parks & Resorts. Podcast host Michael Mack discusses with her one of the big questions of our time: In a world that is increasingly driven by immersive technologies in which the boundaries between reality and virtuality are blurring, are we not close to losing contact with the profound essence of real human relationships? Get the answers right here! A MACK One Original Podcast.

Michael Mack & Prof. Patrick Glauner „I wish policy makers actually not just regulated AI, but used AI in their daily work” - let's jump straight into the second part of the extraordinary conversation between podcast host Michael Mack and the German AI mastermind Prof. Patrick Glauner. One of the most important AI-driven topics of the future: Health Care. The expert from the Institute of Technology in Deggendorf is desperately waiting for more applications in health care, like personalized drug development: „Personalized drugs in future would be very helpful, could reduce damage and maybe the time you need to recover.“ In this podcast episode we also take a deeper look at the german company „skyrocket.ai“ (of which Patrick Glauner is the founder) and the Heidelberg based start-up „Aleph Alpha“. Buckle up and press play! A MACK One Original Podcast.

Michael Mack & Prof. Patrick Glauner „We in Europe are often driven by fear, in China AI is seen as a huge opportunity“ - Prof. Patrick Glauner is a distinguished expert for artificial Intelligence and professor at the Institute of Technology in Deggendorf. Join podcast host Michael Mack as he talks with one of the world's leading data experts about this groundbreaking technology: „It’s a problem if you have politicians who claim AI as unsafe. A lot of people are scared of AI because of the terminator movies.“ Profoundly shape your view on artificial intelligence and don’t miss this extraordinary conversation about digital transformation within healthcare and the role of ChatGPT. Also, as a mathematics expert, Professor Glauner knows the limits of artificial intelligence: „AI is not a silver bullet.“ A MACK One Original Podcast.