The World Beyond – Michael Mack and the Emotioneers of Tomorrow

Michael Mack & Christian Dawson Christian Dawson is one of seven individuals from around the world who hold the keys to control security at the core of the internet: the domain name system (DNS). Dive in and join podcast host Michael Mack as he gains deeper insights into how the World Wide Web truly operates, why we shouldn't fear cloud services, and why the German Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) already sets the rules for global internet traffic. As always, his final question is: What will the future of the Internet look like 7 years from now? Find the answers in part 2! A MACK One Original Podcast.

Michael Mack & Christian Dawson It sounds like science fiction: seven keys, held by individuals from all over the world, that together control security at the core of the web. Join Michael Mack in this thrilling new podcast episode as they delve into the system at the heart of the web that controls everything: the domain name system, or DNS. This is the internet's version of a telephone directory. Christian Dawson shares how he became a member of this extraordinary "key holder club," how the Internet was built, and what most people misunderstand about how the World Wide Web is constructed. A MACK One Original Podcast.

Michael Mack & Daniel Lamarre Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board and former CEO of the world-renowned show empire Cirque du Soleil, joins Michael Mack in this intriguing new episode to exchange insights into all things surrounding live entertainment. Lamarre shares how his company creates their famous shows, gives insights into how Cirque became a household name that is synonymous with spectacular and high-quality live experiences all over the world, and recounts how their company survived Covid. He also answers the question of if and how live entertainment will likely change in the future and spills their secret on how they succeed in keeping their spectators on the edge of their seats for over two hours straight! Be sure to tune in! A MACK One Original Podcast.

Michael Mack & Katharina Schüller Katharina Schüller is a pioneer in the fields of data science, statistics and AI, advises renowned companies, and has received numerous prestigious awards for her great expertise. In this exciting episode, she reveals to host Michael Mack how intriguing and essential the ability to correctly interpret data is for each and everyone of us – she even advocates for data literacy to be taught in primary schools! She reveals just how much our perception of reality is shaped by our interpretation of seemingly objective facts and she also explains that data is always dependant on a multitude of very individual factors. Katharina delves into how more data does not automatically mean having a higher quality of results and more insights, talks about why everyone of us should try using an anonymous browser, what we really pay for with our personal data, how online dating might change the way we view people, if AI can make ethical decisions, if we should be afraid of AI – and much more! Be sure to tune in and to learn more important facts and insights about all things data! A MACK One Original Podcast.

Michael Mack & Athena Demos Athena Demos, CEO of multi-award-winning XR-company Big Rock Creative, joins host Michael Mack in this intriguing episode! The futurist shares her insights into the exciting world of VR-/XR-spaces and tells the listeners why her Burning Man-project BRCvr was so overwhelmingly well-received all over the world, shares how this unprecedented VR-space ended up with over 200 interconnected worlds, and she reveals first exciting details on how her metaverse is experiencing a huge evolution right now. Athena also gives insights into the huge advantages of virtual event production over purely in-person location-based events and predicts how we will be experiencing events in the future, and how hybrid and virtiual opportunities will help unite us as humans in a way that was never possible before! Be sure to tune in to learn more about finding balance in this modern world, possibilities of collaborating, connecting and learning with and from people from everywhere in the world - and much more! A MACK One Original Podcast.

Michael Mack & Georg Dietz Michael Mack's latest guest is considered to be one of the most brilliant minds in Germany. Georg Diez is a renowned philosopher, acclaimed journalist, columnist and an author. In this intriguing podcast episode, Georg tells Michael what he personally believes is wrong with our democracy and why the current situation leads to displeasure in the population - and shares tips on how we as individuals can initiate lasting change in politics. Diez also reveals his insights into why he believes there is a rising trend towards voting for autocratic governments and explains to the listeners what that could lead to. He tells Michael Mack where he sees Europe's role in the advanced world of new technology and politics, talks about his ambitions of creating a European understanding of how technology can be used, if collected data can be used for the collective good - and much more! Be sure to listen to this inspired discussion. A MACK One Original Podcast.

Michael Mack & Mate Rimac Part two of Michael Mack’s exciting talk with electric sportscar revolutionary Mate Rimac gets deeper and more personal! The founder of Rimac Automobili talks more about his incredible path to success and how he built his world-renowned brand from the ground up – against all odds and predictions. He tells Michael Mack why it is so important to him to base his company in Croatia, and reveals his best tips and insights into what he would recommend to other aspiring inventors. Tune in to learn what inspires him and motivates him to keep pushing the boundaries and much more! A MACK One Original Podcast.

Michael Mack & Mate Rimac In this very special podcast episode, founder and innovator Mate Rimac and Michael Mack meet in person at Studio78 at Europa-Park to exclusively reveal more thrilling details about the newly revealed partnership between Europa-Park and Rimac Automobili! Tune in to learn first-hand how this electrifying project came to be and what the beautiful country of Croatia and legendary inventor Nikola Tesla mean to Rimac. Hear all about the extraordinary meaning behind the name of Europa-Parks long-awaited thrilling new highlight and why it’s a simply perfect fit for Rimac Automobili to power the newest coaster at Europa-Park! A MACK One Original Podcast.

Michael Mack & Rony Abovitz In the second part of this intriguing podcast, forward-thinking inventor and founder Rony Abovitz talks more about technological advancements, what it was like to create numerous simultaneous revolutionary inventions at Magic Leap, and how he came to be in a “game of superpowers” against forces such as Apple, Meta and Microsoft as a comparatively small and independent competitor. He reveals why he strongly believes we are currently experiencing an incredible decade and talks about his new and exciting creative project that he truly burns for! Tune in to this inspiring second part of the talk, recorded live in person at Studio78 at Europa-Park. A MACK One Original Podcast.

Michael Mack & Rony Abovitz In this captivating new episode, Michael Mack talks with visionary entrepreneur and inventor Rony Abovitz live at Studio78 at Europa-Park. The world-renowned American talks about how he revolutionized the integration of robotics in the surgical field at a young age and how he came to building one of the very first and best mixed reality glasses with his very own company. He reveals what draws him to his hugely successful projects, how he spends his hard-earned money, which invention he wishes were reality today and much more – be sure to tune in and listen to the very exciting first part of this talk! A Mack ONE Original Podcast.