The World Beyond – Michael Mack and the Emotioneers of Tomorrow

“We can show you your breath like stardust.” – When Nanea Reeves talks about her work, it sounds poetic — but it’s also deeply rooted in cutting-edge technology. As the founder and CEO of TRIPP, Nanea is at the forefront of a revolution that blends immersive virtual reality, emotional wellness and artificial intelligence into one powerful experience.
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In this episode of THE WORLD BEYOND, podcast host Marcus Ernst sits down with one of the most innovative voices in tech and mindfulness. Nanea’s career spans leadership roles at giants like Sony PlayStation and Electronic Arts, she has advised Oculus in...

„The internet will transform into spatial experiences. So, of course, we need virtual cities.“ Patrik Schumacher, CEO of legendary Zaha Hadid Architects and a true visionary, envisions a future where architecture exists in both the physical and digital realms. As the boundaries between the real and virtual worlds blur, urban planning must undergo a radical transformation. In this episode of THE WORLD BEYOND, podcast host Michael Mack sits down with Patrik Schumacher at the AUREA Award at Europa-Park to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing tomorrow’s cities: How can architecture enhance efficiency and sustainability? What role does gaming technology play...

“I’m not afraid of evil AI; I’m much more afraid of evil people misusing the AI superpowers given to them.” – Alvin Wang Graylin is a true pioneer in the fields of Virtual and Augmented Reality. Over 30 years ago, he recognized that artificial intelligence would play a significant role in shaping the future and transforming our lives. Today, he serves as the Global Vice President of Corporate Development at HTC and is widely regarded as one of the leading experts on the Metaverse and artificial intelligence. His book, „Our Next Reality: How the AI-powered Metaverse Will Reshape the World“,...

„Wir haben 400 Rechner bei uns stehen, die über ein Jahr lang Tag und Nacht rendern“ - Bernd Bohnert ist Produktionsleiter bei MACK Animation und gibt einen exklusiven Einblick in die Produktionsprozesse des ersten 90-minütigen Kinoabenteuers mit den Europa Park Maskottchen-Stars Ed & Edda: GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE. Der Kinofilm ist eine Co-Produktion von MACK Magic und Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany und wird verantwortet von Michael Mack. Parallel zum Leinwandabenteuer (ab Sommer 2025 überall im Kino) entsteht in Europas größten Freizeitpark der neue interaktive 3D-Darkride GRAND PRIX EDventure: „Wir bringen Spielspaß und Abenteuer durch modernste Multimedia-Integration und liebevolle thematische...