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Katharina Schüller, Data & Statistics Expert: Perception of Reality, Ethical AI, (Un-)objective Data

Katharina Schüller, Data & Statistics Expert: Perception of Reality, Ethical AI, (Un-)objective Data

35m 57s

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...

Athena Demos, Big Rock Creative: Unprecedented VR, Revolutionary Connections, Future of XR-Events

Athena Demos, Big Rock Creative: Unprecedented VR, Revolutionary Connections, Future of XR-Events

33m 55s

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...

Georg Diez, Philosopher & Political Columnist: Creating real Change in Politics and Economy

Georg Diez, Philosopher & Political Columnist: Creating real Change in Politics and Economy

31m 59s

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....

Mate Rimac: Constantly Breaking Records, Raising the Bar and Living the Dream (Part 2)

Mate Rimac: Constantly Breaking Records, Raising the Bar and Living the Dream (Part 2)

42m 19s

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!
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Mate Rimac: Announcement of Exciting Partnership Between Rimac Automobili & Europa-Park (Part 1)

Mate Rimac: Announcement of Exciting Partnership Between Rimac Automobili & Europa-Park (Part 1)

27m 34s

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!
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Rony Abovitz: Game of Superpowers and living in a Decade of incredible Innovations (Part 2)

Rony Abovitz: Game of Superpowers and living in a Decade of incredible Innovations (Part 2)

25m 24s

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...

Rony Abovitz, Magic Leap & Mako Surgical Corp: Tech Race vs. Apple, Microsoft & Co. (Part 1)

Rony Abovitz, Magic Leap & Mako Surgical Corp: Tech Race vs. Apple, Microsoft & Co. (Part 1)

31m 24s

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...

Richard Taylor: Future of Entertainment, Creative Recharging & Life Lessons (Part 2)

Richard Taylor: Future of Entertainment, Creative Recharging & Life Lessons (Part 2)

37m 14s

In the second part of this exciting conversation, Richard Taylor, CEO of Weta Workshop and five-time Oscar winner, gives his host Michael Mack more inspiring insights into his fascinating life and his extraordinary, impressive work. He shares his unique perspective on various new ways to bring stories to life, talks about whether we should be concerned about AR, why he perceives his experiences with mixed reality as elementally transformative, and why it is imperative to remain open for inspiration at all times. This inspiring talk between Michael Mack and Richard Taylor was recorded live in Studio78 at Europa-Park!
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Richard Taylor, 5-time Academy Award-Winner: Creating New Worlds, Art of Storytelling and a Top Secret Project (Part 1)

Richard Taylor, 5-time Academy Award-Winner: Creating New Worlds, Art of Storytelling and a Top Secret Project (Part 1)

29m 18s

Exclusive: Michael Mack and Richard Taylor will be revealing the first insights into as yet top-secret joint project! Richard Taylor, CEO of Weta Workshop, invites you into his fantastic(al) world: The five-time Academy Award-winner, who gained worldwide recognition through his outstanding work on hit films such as The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Hobbit, etc., reveals in this lively conversation with Michael Mack where he keeps his awards, in which fictional world he would like to live, and unveils the two secret key elements to any successful storytelling.
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Richard Taylor, Academy Award-Winner & Rony Abovitz, Entrepreneur: Creativity across cultures, building robots, etc.

Richard Taylor, Academy Award-Winner & Rony Abovitz, Entrepreneur: Creativity across cultures, building robots, etc.

12m 21s

In this special episode, five-time Academy Award-winner Richard Taylor and hugely successful founder and entrepreneur Rony Abovitz talk with host Michael Mack about how "being friends with robots" connects the two guests, how to approach building parallel worlds, and that the future of entertainment will be incorporating a co-creative audience into an experience. This intriguing discussion was recorded live and in person at Studio 78 in Europa-Park and will be continued in separate talk with the guests. In the next episode, Richard Taylor will chat with Michael Mack about the secret key ingredients in every successful creative process, which medium...