Best Dr Mark van Rijmenam Podcasts (2024)

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Tech Rights & The Future of Privacy with Cory Doctorow - Synthetic Minds Podcast EP09 1:00:05

17d ago1:00:05

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In episode nine of the “Synthetic Minds, podcast, we explore the complex relationship between digital rights, privacy, and technology with Cory Doctorow, a renowned science fiction author and digital rights activist. Doctorow delves into how privacy, once a fundamental right, has become a commodity in the digital age, traded by tech giants for prof…

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Harnessing Speculative Fiction for Strategic Innovation with Tobias Buckell - Synthetic Minds Podcast EP08 51:49

6d ago51:49

51:49

Can a science fiction author provide better business insights than your average consultant?In episode 8 of Synthetic Minds, renowned speculative fiction author Tobias Buckell reveals how his narratives can help business leaders anticipate and navigate future technological and societal shifts. Buckell’s works, such as "Arctic Rising," serve as power…

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Cinematic Futures: Crafting Tomorrow's World with Brad Rochefort - Synthetic Minds Podcast EP07 46:54

2M ago46:54

46:54

Can science fiction storytellers predict and shape our future better than tech moguls?Brad Rochefort’s cinematic storytelling doesn’t just entertain—it provokes deep thought about our technological trajectory and its ethical implications. In the latest Synthetic Minds podcast, Brad discusses how his works, like "Zip Code" and "The Holdout," serve a…

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Cyberpunk Insights: Navigating Tomorrow with T.R. Napper - Synthetic Minds Podcast EP06 57:39

2M ago57:39

57:39

Is technology a tool for progress or the ultimate mechanism for control? T.R. Napper's cyberpunk narratives might just have the unsettling answers we need. In Episode Six of the Synthetic Minds podcast, T.R. Napper, a celebrated science fiction author, delves into the cyberpunk ethos, painting a dystopian vision of the future where technology wield…

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Speculative Futures: Unveiling Tomorrow with Ruthanna Emrys 44:48

3M ago44:48

44:48

In episode five of the Synthetic Minds podcast, we merge the imaginative realms of science fiction with practical insights for today's business leaders. In this engaging discussion, I hosted Ruthanna Emrys, a celebrated author known for her unique reinterpretation of Lovecraftian lore with a modern twist. Ruthanna shares how speculative fiction can…

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Telling Stories to Envision the Future with Brenda Cooper - Synthetic Minds Podcast EP04 47:13

3M ago47:13

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Can science fiction really guide us in shaping the future of our businesses, or is it just a realm of fantastical tales?In the 4th episode of Synthetic Minds, I explore how science fiction can serve as a powerful tool for strategic foresight. My guest, Brenda Cooper, a celebrated author and technologist, shares her unique perspective on the interse…

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Navigating Future Realms: Science Meets Fiction with Peter Watts 54:53

3M ago54:53

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The Synthetic Minds podcast moves from science fiction to science reality. It is a podcast that delves into the imaginative yet insightful visions of science fiction authors, revealing how their explorations of future technologies and societal shifts can inform and guide us in the present.In the latest episode of Synthetic Minds, I had the pleasure…

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The Human Element: Exploring the Digital Afterlife with Richard K. Morgan 58:23

4M ago58:23

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In the dynamic landscape of the Synthetic Minds podcast, where science fiction converges with real-world technology and societal evolution, we delve into the intricate layers of futurism through the lens of celebrated narratives. Today, we are thrilled to host Richard K. Morgan, the visionary behind the seminal cyberpunk novel and Netflix hit, "Alt…

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Downloading Tomorrow: How to Embrace Futures Thinking - Synthetic Minds Podcast EP01 50:08

4M ago50:08

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Navigating technological change requires futures thinking, and science fiction can be a powerful tool, according to Karl Schroeder. The renowned author blends storytelling with foresight expertise, using narrative to explore emerging techs' societal impact. In the Synthetic Minds podcast, Schroeder delved into AI, mixed reality, blockchain economie…

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Creating a Hyper-realistic Metaverse Sooner with John Gaeta - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP34 25:13

1+ y ago25:13

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In the last episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with John Gaeta, a creator, inventor and an Academy Award-winning designer best known for his work on the Matrix Trilogy, where he pioneered form-bending innovations such as "Bullet Time", “Virtual Cinema” and "Volumetric Capture" to envision human, hero and god-like moments. …

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Solutions to Drive Safety and Privacy in the Metaverse with Tiffany Xingyu Wang - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP33 26:22

1+ y ago26:22

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Tiffany Xingyu Wang, the Chief Marketing Officer at OpenWeb, a premium community engagement platform that serves 1000+ publishers and advertisers with 100M+ monthly active users. She was named a Forbes Most Entrepreneurial CMO, and the Most Innovative CMO by the CMO Club. She…

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The Secret Tool to the Metaverse's Success with Gabriel René - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP32 23:18

1+ y ago23:18

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I chatted with the Founder and CEO of VERSES Labs, Gabriel René. VERSES is a spatial web software development group. He is the author of the #1 International Bestseller "The Spatial Web - How Web 3.0 Connects Humans, Machines, and AI to Transform the World" Gabriel is a technologist, entrepren…

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Building Communities in The Metaverse with Athena Demos - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP31 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

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In this episode of The Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed the Co-Founder/Producer of Big Rock Creative (BRCvr), Athena Demos. BRCvr is an award-winning XR experience company creating groundbreaking experiences for global clients. Big Rock Creative won the Producer’s Guild Award for Innovation, the Aurea Award for creativity, the No Pros…

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The Need for Unique Identifiers in the Metaverse with Benjamin Bertram Goldman - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP30 37:26

1+ y ago37:26

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Benjamin Bertram Goldman. He is a producer, filmmaker, and media entrepreneur featured in The NY Times, CNN, WIRED, MSNBC, HBO, TechCrunch, BBC, FUJI TV, and Metavision. He has been exploring the metaverse creatively and professionally for over 10 years, with a particular foc…

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Crucial First Steps Required to Decentralize the Metaverse with Bayan Towfiq - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP29 29:57

1+ y ago29:57

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Bayan Towfiq, the Founder and CEO at Subspace, which is building a global private network for real-time applications and the new working-from-home reality as well as the metaverse. Subspace routes traffic over the world’s most highly available, ultra-low latency, global private n…

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Creating Real Value in a Virtual world with Alec Lazarescu - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP27 21:34

1+ y ago21:34

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Alec Lazarescu, the Vice President of Software Engineering at Savvas Learning Company. He also founded VerseTech Metaverse, an educational organization committed to growing conversations and thought leadership on applying emerging technologies, including AI, XR, VR, and AR, a…

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Why Establishing Standards Will Be Key to the Metaverse’s Future with Neil Trevett - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP26 26:11

1+ y ago26:11

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Neil Trevett, the Vice President of Developer Ecosystems at NVIDIA, where he is responsible for enabling and encouraging advanced applications to use GPU acceleration. Neil is also serving as the elected President of the Khronos Group, where he created and chaired the OpenGL …

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Why Digital Twins are Essential to Building the Metaverse with Richard Kerris - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP24 23:04

1+ y ago23:04

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Richard Kerris, the Vice President of the Omniverse developer platform and the industry general manager for media and entertainment at NVIDIA. NVIDIA’s Omniverse is an easily extendible platform with 3D design collaboration and scalable multi-GPU real-time true-to-reality sim…

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The Present and Future of Brand Opportunities In The Metaverse with Justin Hochberg – Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP23 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Justin Hochberg, the Founder and CEO of the Virtual Brand Group (VBG), which strategizes, builds, and monetizes brands in fashion, entertainment, sports, retail and lifestyle across all of web3. Some of their most recognized successes include turning Forever 21 into one of the Me…

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Revolutionizing Entertainment Via the Metaverse with Matthew Brewbaker – Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP22 23:50

2y ago23:50

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Matthew Brewbaker, the Founder and CEO of VEU Inc., a metaverse development company focused on the future of virtual entertainment. Matthew started his career in entertainment development at companies including New Regency, The Donner's Company and Ithaka. He worked in produc…

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Materializing the Energy Metaverse with Kevin O'Donovan: Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP21 33:33

2y ago33:33

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Kevin O'Donovan, the Founder of the boutique technology consultancy company, A Bit of This and That, which focused on the intersection of technology and the energy industry, delivering innovative technology consultations, sales advisory, speaker and B2B Influencer services. T…

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Everything You Need to Know About Avatars with Robby Ratan: Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP20 31:25

2y ago31:25

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I chatted with Rabindra (Robby) Ratan, an Associate Professor and AT&T Scholar at Michigan State University’s Department of Media and Information. Ratan received his Ph.D. from USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, his M.A. in Communication from Stanford University, and his …

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Why the Metaverse’s Future will not be Decentralized with Robert Rice – Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP19 41:35

2y ago41:35

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Robert Rice, the Founder and CEO of Transmira, Inc., the developer of Omniscape, an XR platform seamlessly blending Augmented and Virtual Reality together, focusing on location and monetization. He is an experienced technology and startup executive and advisor with over 25+ y…

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Democracy in Digital Fashion with Michaela Larosse – Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP18 23:01

2y ago23:01

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Michaela Larosse, a founding member of The Fabricant Team and the Head of Content and Strategy. The Fabricant is a digital fashion house creating unique fashion items for the metaverse. As a conceptual writer for global brands and a business journalist specialising in media trend…

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Seamless Communal Events in the Metaverse with Doug Jacobson - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP17 42:41

2y ago42:41

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Doug Jacobson, the Co-founder of Big Rock Creative, an XR company producing large-scale events in VR. Big Rock’s first large project, BRCvr, created a fully immersive Burning Man festival in social VR starting in 2020, which generated much positive PR, including an article in Wir…

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Using the Metaverse to Heal Others with Christian Ulstrup - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP16 28:06

2y ago28:06

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Christian Ulstrup, the Co-Founder and CEO of Virgilis, which focuses on building bridges back to reality by helping parents and kids get control of family screen time. With his work, he aims to help psychiatrists understand virtual reality and coach them on how to use these digit…

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A Journey into Metaverse Virtual Real Estate with Jason Cassidy - Step into the Metaverse pocast: EP15 35:18

2y ago35:18

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I chatted with Jason Cassidy, the Co-Founder of the Metaverse Group, the first virtual real estate company in the world offering exposure to the industry of virtual land via the metaverse. They facilitate virtual real estate buying, selling, renting, and investing. Jason founded Non-Fungible, …

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Digital Identities Through Avatars with Cai Felip -Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP14 21:11

2y ago21:11

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Cai Felip, the Founder and CEO of Union Avatars, a company blurring the lines between the virtual world and reality. Union leads the production of realistic 3D avatars for virtual worlds. Their mission is to help the future of virtual identity in the metaverse. They provide avata…

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Driving Brand Loyalty Through the Metaverse with Lindsey McInerney - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP13 32:57

2y ago32:57

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Lindsey McInerney, the Co-Founder and CEO of Sixth Wall, a new venture exploring the intersection of web3 and entertainment and the digital arm of Mila Kunis' Orchard Farm Productions. Lindsey calls herself an early internet nerd and tech futurist. She is consumed by the metavers…

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Guaranteeing Vibrancy in an Open Metaverse with Ryan Gill - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP12 27:25

2y ago27:25

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Ryan Gill, the Founder of the Open Meta DAO, a community that supports the delivery of the products, experiences, services, best practices, and tools that will make the Open Metaverse a reality. Ryan is also the Founder of Crucible, a company that is working to create the univers…

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Why We Must Be More Human in the Metaverse with Vincent Hunt - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP11 28:29

2y ago28:29

28:29

In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Vincent Hunt, the Founder of Better Design Co., a United States-based Cross Reality (XR) experience design company that specializes in the convergence of XD, Web3 and the Metaverse. He’s an American entrepreneur, multidisciplinary creative, investor and advisor with over two deca…

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Creating Bespoke Metaverse Worlds with Paul Hamilton - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP10 31:30

2y ago31:30

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Paul Hamilton, the Founder of vTogether, a consultancy and virtual space design and build team making good things happen in the real world across multiple VR platforms. He is also the Managing Director of MENA Ogilvy Consulting. Paul has been designing, building, and leading stra…

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The Possibilities of a Human-centric Metaverse with Jimi Daodu - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP09 27:38

2y ago27:38

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Jimi Daodu, the founder of Vault Hill, an extended reality (XR) blockchain-based metaverse designed to make you feel more you. Jimi has a strong focus on the open metaverse and is passionate about building a human-centric metaverse. Prior to Vault Hill, he ran a number of success…

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Turning the Metaverse into a Reality with Chris Matthieu - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP08 35:14

2y ago35:14

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In this episode of The Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Chris Matthieu, the Founder and CEO of XRPANET, a planet-scale digital twin platform with XR Cloud services for the outdoors that is lined up to become the world's first XR Spatial Web. Chris is a serial entrepreneur with five emerging tech startup exits to date, and he currently…

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Preparing for the Metaverse Way of Doing Business with David Francis - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP07 27:56

2y ago27:56

27:56

In this episode of The Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with David Francis, David is a creative technologist and strategy specialist in the complexities of working with augmented, assisted, and virtual reality, as well as IoT and AI. He’s heavily involved in extending AR and VR into the industrial world, introducing various advanced we…

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Experiencing the Real and the Digital with Christiaan Eisberg - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP06 56:58

2y ago56:58

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In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Christiaan Eisberg, the Founder and CEO of Straight Fire, a Web3 start-up bridging the real world with the metaverse, through building the first NFT Social dApp and unique NFT collections. He is a metaverse explorer, serial entrepreneur, and experienced operational and commer…

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Technical Requirements to Make the Metaverse Possible with Jerry Heinz - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP05 18:03

2y ago18:03

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In this episode of The Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Jerry Heinz, the Executive Vice President, the Global Publishing Platform at Genvid Holdings Inc., a company that is delivering a brand new form of entertainment combining the best of traditional storytelling with the immersion and interaction of video games. Genvid calls tha…

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Safeguarding Consumer Rights in the Metaverse with Hannah Glass - Step into the Metaverse: EP04 33:22

2y ago33:22

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In this episode of The Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Hannah Glass, a senior associate in the leading financial markets team at King & Wood Mallesons, specialising in blockchain technology, fintech and payments. She advises a broad range of clients, from start-ups and crypto asset exchanges to ASX 50 companies and governments on cur…

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Moving Our Lives into the Metaverse with Timmu Tõke – Step into the Metaverse: EP03 29:03

2y ago29:03

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In this episode of The Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Timmu Tõke, the Co-Founder and CEO of Ready Player Me!, a cross-game Metaverse Avatar platform that allows you to create a consistent virtual avatar to use to travel across virtual worlds or multiverses. Their goal is to become the default avatar system for the Metaverse. To …

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Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP02 - How to Build a Rich and Vibrant Metaverse Economy with Jon Radoff 27:54

2y ago27:54

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In this episode of The Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Jon Radoff, the Co-Founder and CEO of Beamable, the creator-centric platform for building live games. An internationally recognized entrepreneur and technology visionary, Mr Radoff has grown businesses in the fields of computer gaming, social networking, advertising and enter…

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Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP01 - Understanding the Metaverse Economy with Jamie Burke 40:39

2y ago40:39

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In this episode of The Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Jamie Burke, the Founder and CEO of Outlier Ventures, one of the most important incubators and accelerators in the Web3 space. Jamie provides an overview of bitcoin and blockchain and the ways that companies can aggressively push their businesses forward with emerging technol…

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EP17 - Crypto, Regulators and Digital Central Bank Currencies 15:13

3y ago15:13

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In the latest episode of The Digital Speaker series, I take a look at what's new in the cryptocurrency world exploring some of the latest news and trying to get a clearer vision of what the future holds in the land of crypto. Unfortunately, not all big events can be positive, especially when it comes to the digital sphere as cybercriminals have bee…

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EP16 - The Metaverse - what is it and what does it mean for business and society 16:46

3y ago16:46

16:46

In this episode, I explore more of the world I exist in, the Metaverse. Looking into where it was, where it is, and more importantly, where it is going. From virtual real estate and real-life virtual spaces, to battle royal social spaces selling digital fashion, and copyright infringements for Roblox, I aim to look into every corner of this digital…

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EP15 - Interview with David Shrier - Augmenting your career with AI 36:11

3y ago36:11

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In the latest episode of The Digital Speaker series, The Digital Speaker interviews David Shrier. David Shrier is CEO and co-founder of Esme Learning and a leading AI futurist who has driven $9 billion worth of technology initiatives for Fortune 1000 companies and private equity. Shrier currently holds an appointment as Professor of Practice (AI an…

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EP14 - Bioinformatics and brain-computer interfaces 18:53

3y ago18:53

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If a human can use a brain-computer interface, can an AI use a computer-brain interface? In the 14th episode of The Digital Speaker series, I am going to take a more in-depth look into some of the latest breakthroughs and innovations in bioinformatics and what this means for our society. In this new episode, I will also delve back into cyberpunk an…

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EP13 - An analogue renaissance, digital real estate and bioinformatics 11:02

3y ago11:02

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In a world of digital landlords and nano-sensors, the ones and zeros are king. In this episode of The Digital Speaker series, I am going to explore an emerging trend in the digital sphere; an increasing aversion to over-digitised tech and why we may be on the cusp of an analogue renaissance. After, I will go to the other end of the digital spectrum…

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EP12 - Why data rights will be the new civil rights 34:51

3y ago34:51

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Most of us would agree that the world of work will change more in the next decade than it has probably in the last 250 years since the first industrial revolution. However, it is also the case that there has never been a time in history when so many critical decisions have been made on our behalf, with so little transparency. In today's show, we ha…

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EP11 - Interview by Saana Azzam 13:29

3y ago13:29

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The Digital Speaker covers the digital world from inside the digital world and he was interviewed by Saana Azzam, founder of MENA Speakers, on the future of work and the organization of tomorrow.

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EP10 - Digitally savvy politicians and liquid neural networks 11:36

3y ago11:36

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In the 10th episode of The Tech Journal, The Digital Speaker takes a look at a new breed of digitally savvy politicians emerging from the ashes of our democracy. Will having a Twitch Streamer President or an #Instagram Story Prime Minister make a difference, or is it more of the same? After, I will be moving away from #digital theory and exploring …

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EP09 - The rise of Digitalism 17:56

3+ y ago17:56

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Today, I am going to discuss the end of Liberalism and how Digitalism will replace it as the world’s first, true global political doctrine; a story where governments, companies and citizens battle for data. In the 9th episode of The Tech Journal, The Digital Speaker will delve into and explore the positive and negative aspects of an economy run on …

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