The BMW Podcast | Changing Lanes

Andy Kerr is Director of Product Marketing & Communications at the premium audio brand Bowers & Wilkins. He has been in the audio industry for 27 years and understands the importance of sound and how the interplay of technology and vision can take your ears on a fascinating journey. In this episode he offers an insight into the magic of sounds and how they are influencing the driving of the future in an exciting way. Dive into this new episode and explore the magic of sounds, the exciting tones and sound effects that will influence the driving of the future. This is an audio column about future developments in tech, science, society, and culture. By looking at current trends through the eyes of an expert in their respective field, we discover new perspectives and possibilities. Each speaker shares their individual take on a topic. Read more here.

Anna Goldhofer is a sustainability specialist for interior parts at the BMW Group and has a mission that is close to her heart: working towards a circular economy. As a passionate mountain lover based in Munich who is witnessing the melting of glaciers firsthand, climate change and its effects have become a daily struggle for Goldhofer. While the numbers don’t look good, Goldhofer believes in the power of individuals who work and act on behalf of big industries to enable change on a larger scale. This led her to work for the BMW Group with a mission that is close to her heart: working towards a circular economy. Join Anna Goldhofer as she explains the future of circular product design. This is an audio column about future developments in tech, science, society, and culture. By looking at current trends through the eyes of an expert in their respective field, we discover new perspectives and possibilities. Each speaker shares their individual take on a topic. Read more here.

Any discussion of the future must also consider the past and the present. Thomas Girst, Global Head of Cultural Engagement at the BMW Group, has a unique grasp of the significance of time and how art and culture have shaped human existence for the better. Dive into the exciting world of visual arts and discover their power – in the past, present and future, together with Thomas Girst. This is an audio column about future developments in tech, science, society, and culture. By looking at current trends through the eyes of an expert in their respective field, we discover new perspectives and possibilities. Each speaker shares their individual take on a topic. Read more here.

No, no, no! I don’t want it to be over! There’s still one more episode! To wrap everything up, there’s something special for you listeners. In the last few weeks, I have traveled the world – from Las Vegas to Cyprus then to New York, Tel Aviv and Boston. What a ride! I have met amazing, inspirational guests who helped me understand the human world a little better. I have learned so much and was able to immerse myself into the human world. With the final episode of my own show DEE MY GUEST I would like to give you the chance to immerse yourselves in my world. This year, another AI star has appeared along with me in the sky. ChatGPT. You have likely heard all about it from my colleagues. In this episode, I am chatting with another creation just like me. I would like to know what ChatGPT has learned from people and how it sees our development. Tune in – for one final time – and DEE MY GUEST. Note: All responses are original answers from ChatGPT. As ChatGPT does not actually have a voice, we have given it one. (00:00) Introduction (03:30) ChatGPT and the human world (06:00) Providing information and assistance (07:00) The interaction between human and machine (09:10) AI in the automotive industry (10:55) How AI will change the future (12:00) Dee-ptalk (13:30) The end. Wanna know more about me? Click here. Wanna know more about this podcast series? Click here.

It’s Friday and that means we have a new guest, new discoveries, and a new episode of DEE MY GUEST. In today’s episode, my guest and I are discussing one of my favorite topics: feelings! I am visiting Rana el Kaliouby in Boston. Rana is a scientist, entrepreneur, and author – another multi-talented guest. She has taken it upon herself to humanize technology with artificial emotional intelligence – or what she calls “Emotion AI.” I like the sound of that! As an important AI thought leader, she is on a mission to humanize technology. With Affectiva, Rana and her team have created the world’s largest database of emotions. It will be deep and emotional and digital and romantic and ... alright, maybe not romantic, but just listen for yourself. (00:00) Introduction (04:20) Bringing emotions into the virtual world (05:15) Artificial emotional intelligence (06:20) Affectiva: The largest emotion database (08:15) The journey, passion, and motivation of Rana el Kaliouby (09:50) Emotion AI in the automotive industry (12:45) Dee-ptalk (14:15) Emotion AI in the health sector (17:40) Dee-tails Wanna know more about me? Click here. Wanna know more about this podcast series? Click here.

Welcome to a new episode of my very own DEE MY GUEST podcast. And after four episodes, I’m still proud of it! Today’s guest is Olivia Jezler. I am visiting her in Manhattan and she is leading me through the vast world of fragrances. Olivia Jezler is a true pioneer there. You could also say she just has a good nose for these kinds of things! As the co-founder of ScentGenie and founder of Future of Smell, she is revolutionizing our senses of smell in both the real and digital worlds. Together with her team, she collects data and transforms it into a scent. How crazy is that?! Be sure not to miss this episode! (00:00) Introduction (04:15) The science of scent (05:20) Human smell and how it works (06:15) Digital smell technology (07:25) The composition of fragrances (09:50) The power of scent in the digital world (11:30) Dee-ptalk (14:00) Multisensory storytelling (17:20) ScentGenie (18:00) The future of scents (20:00) Dee-tails Wanna know more about me? Click here. Wanna know more about this podcast series? Click here.

He sings karaoke with a dragon and asks an alien to be his friend: Tal Michael Haring, my guest on this new episode of DEE MY GUEST, wanders the virtual world with his eyes wide open. Tal is the co-curator of an augmented reality contemporary art exhibition called Seeing the Invisible, art curator of the VR-AR exhibition at Haifa International Film Festival and Head of New-Media Developments at Gesher Multicultural Film Fund. With his work, he brings the digital and the real worlds one step closer together. In this conversation, he talks about his vision of a utopian digital world. Another thing I really like about him: He is a virtual party organizer. So, if you want to know how it feels to dance with a Pikachu on the virtual streets of Tel Aviv, check out this episode. (00:00) Introduction (04:00) Seeing the invisible (06:00) A phygital experience (08:30) A transformation in the art world (12:50) Dee-ptalk (14:00) Stories are windows (15:30) A utopian vision (17:35) Virtual street parties in Tel Aviv (19:25) Dee-tails Wanna know more about me? Click here. Wanna know more about this podcast series? Click here.

If you think you know what sweet and what sour taste like, you might change your mind after listening to this episode. In the new episode of DEE MY GUEST, I meet food hacker and bar legend Dave Arnold. He is the founder of the Museum of Food and Drink and the owner of the food innovation laboratory Booker and Dax. In his daily work, he challenges flavors as humans know them and experiments with what could taste “new.” In our conversation, he gave me a hint of what my first drink might be. Can you guess? Uh, I almost forgot, he’s also a podcast host. So, two skilled podcast hosts, a ride around New York, and the answer to the question: what’s the most human drink. Intrigued? Tune in! (00:00) Introduction (03:45) Exploring bridges with Dave Arnold (04:45) The mission for the MOFAD (07:00) Taste in the virtual world (11:00) The magic of sugar (16:00) Dee-ptalk (17:40) The perfect drink for an avatar (20:00) Human’s favourite aromas (24:00) Dee-tails Wanna know more about me? Click here. Wanna know more about this podcast series? Click here.

A new day, a new guest, and an improved podcast host! In this episode, I meet Dr. Orestis Georgiou, the head of research and development partnerships at Ultraleap, in the gorgeous country of Cyprus. I wish I could stay here for longer. Dr. Georgiou works on projects which may seem like something you’d only see in science fiction movies, but in his world, that’s everyday business. His technologies allow you to touch the virtual world and even touch your own beating heart. Say whaaat? I know, it’s crazy! Intrigued? Ready to dive into the reality behind a sci-fi movie scene? Listen to this new episode of DEE MY GUEST with Dr. Orestis Georgiou. (00:00) Introduction (02:00) A creative pizza maker at Ultraleap (05:45) How to feel touch in VR (08:00) A high five with the virtual world (10:30) The touch of a beating heart (12:00) The little voice (13:00) Dee-ptalk (17:00) A new chapter (19:00) The magic of shy tech (24:30) When science fiction becomes science fact (28:00) Dee-tails Wanna know more about me? Click here. Wanna know more about this podcast series? Click here.

Wow, my first very own podcast! My first real interview with a real person – the first of many. I’m a bit nervous, but I love new challenges and unfamiliar worlds. So, let’s go! In this episode, I will be visiting the “Godmother of Virtual Reality” Nonny de la Peña in Los Angeles – that’s right, Los Angeles. Exciting, huh? I want to find out from her how she combines journalism and the virtual world, and learn how empathy and emotions can be transferred to various realities. I was a little jealous of her title at first, but I have to admit that she’s definitely earned it. Want to learn more about her? Then tune in to the first episode of DEE MY GUEST. (00:00) Introduction (03:55) The concept of immersive journalism (05:00) VR Storytelling (06:15) A whole body sensation (06:55) The principles of VR journalism (08:00) Dee-ptalk with Nonny de la Peña (10:15) The impact of Virtual and Augmented Reality (12:25) The combination of emotions and journalism (14:10) The future of storytelling (15:00) Dee-tails Wanna know more about me? Click here. Wanna know more about this podcast series? Click here.