The BMW Podcast | Changing Lanes

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.

Hi, I’m Dee. I am BMW's vision of the digital mobility of the future and your host for the brand-new podcast series of BMW. Whilst I am obviously the star of this show, I will be accompanied by very inspiring human guests. Together, we will dive deep into the true relationship between human and machine by discovering the human senses in the real world and the virtual one. How will our digital future feel? How will it taste? How will it smell or look? My job is not only being your podcast host. My job is being your companion. Curious? Then join us on this journey and listen to DEE MY GUEST. You can find more information about our host DEE here

It’s a wrap! In this very last episode of THIS IS FORWARDISM, Yomi looks back over all the episodes. What inspired her the most? What did she learn? And how has her definition of forwardism changed? Our THIS IS FORWARDISM journey with our wonderful host Yomi Adegoke might be coming to an end today, but a new audio series is already waiting in the wings. Get ready for a new format with new stories, new topics and new faces. Coming this fall. You can find more information about our host Yomi Adegoke here. Tune in to find out what Forwardism sounds like. Want to know what Forwardism looks like? Click here and experience a new dimension of luxury with the BMW i7.

A new week means a new trip into the future for us. After seven episodes of THIS IS FORWARDISM and seven guests who have shared their definition of Forwardism with us, today Yomi finally talks to the very person who was instrumental in coining the term “Forwardism” for BMW. Stefan Ponikva is Vice President Brand Communication and Experience at the BMW Group. In this episode, he takes Yomi and us on a journey through the BMW cosmos and tells us what the term “Forwardism” means to BMW and to him personally. He is known for his visionary ideas and we certainly see him as a pioneer of digital marketing – but would he actually call himself that? Let’s find out together. (00:00) Introduction (02:00) THIS IS Stefan Ponikva (05:00) The definition of Forwardism (06:30) The meaning of brand experience (07:45) Creating a love brand (09:45) The power / the importance of digital storytelling (12:30) Culture Marketing (13:50) The pioneering role of BMWs metaverse JOYTOPIA (16:25) The future vision of BMW (20:55) The shift in the virtual worlds (23:30) JOY FOREVER (25:00) Welcome to Utopia You can find more information about our host Yomi Adegoke here and about our guest Stefan Ponikva here. Tune in to find out what Forwardism sounds like. Want to know what Forwardism looks like? Click here and experience a new dimension of luxury with the BMW i7.

A kitchen without a bin – unimaginable? Not for Douglas McMaster. Douglas is a chef at the world’s first zero-waste restaurant, Silo, which opened in London a year ago. He is shaping the future of gastronomy with his innovative and sustainable concept. Douglas is a visionary who thinks several steps ahead to ensure our world is a good place to be in the future. He is a pioneer in the kitchen, the founder of a movement, and the creator of a food system for a sustainable future. And he has a vision. Using the motto “Keep Creative, Cook Carefully, Waste Nothing,” he shares his ideas and vision and shows the followers on his Instagram channel @zerowastecookingschool how they can cook creative dishes without creating waste. Have a listen and let yourself be inspired by a new way of thinking. (00:00) Introduction (01:30) THIS IS Douglas McMaster (04:20) The meaning of Forwardism (05:15) A unique combination of perspective and reaction (06:30) The dark side of perfection (09:25) The influence of Joost Bakker and his future food system (11:05) Silo: The start of a movement (13:30) Waste as an indicator for unsustainability (16:50) The trifactor of zero-waste (19:45) The idea of upcycling (24:30) Jesus Water System (27:15) Welcome to Utopia You can find more information about our host Yomi Adegoke here and about our guest Douglas McMaster here. Tune in to find out what Forwardism sounds like. Want to know what Forwardism looks like? Click here and experience a new dimension of luxury with the BMW i7.