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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. 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! 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. 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! 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. 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. 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

The home stretch on CHASING THE GREENEST CAR. Today’s episode is the end of the line for Anne Therese. Time to say goodbye! The search for the greenest car will continue, because if there is anything that Anne Therese, you, and we have learned from the previous episodes, it’s that we are a long way from our destination. The greenest car doesn’t exist yet, but there are ideas and visions of how it could look, feel, sound, and be produced. And there are people who have made this vision their mission. In the last episode of CHASING THE GREENEST CAR, Anne Therese meets two of them, and together they look into the next few years, decades, and centuries. Are you ready for one last glimpse into the future? 03:50 Ideas of the future of mobility 05:00 Mobility sharing 08:50 Fulfilling the mobility needs 10:40 Lighthouse cities 15:00 The car of the future 19:15 The purpose of technology “The ‘greenest‘ electric car will be made by BMW.” – this is the company’s mission for the future. Is this future already within our grasp? What are the challenges that arise in trying to achieve this goal? We will find out in this eight-part audio documentary. Together with our reporter, Anne Therese Gennari (The Climate Optimist), we will go on a journey through the BMW universe and take an authentic look behind the scenes. Read more about our search for the greenest car here. You can find more information about our host Anne Therese Gennari here. BMW Protagonists: Frank Hansen, Maik Schwalm Editorial: Julia Niedermeier Author: Robert Valentine Sound and Music: Kontrapunkt Agency Art: Lucas Lemuth, Madita O'Sullivan, Caroline Wabra

We are almost at the end of our journey, but only almost. On the search for the greenest car, constant innovation is an important part of the BMW philosophy. The development of new ideas, new processes, new materials, and new solutions. We have plans and ideas for a sustainable future, of course, but which ideas haven’t we thought of yet? And which ideas are on the way? As you can see, there are still plenty of open questions, and Anne Therese is looking for answers. To find them, she calls Los Angeles from Munich, visits BMW Welt, and immerses herself in the history of sustainability at BMW at the BMW Museum. Join her and tune in! 02:00 What does ‚innovation‘ mean? 04:50 Aesthetics of the future 10:30 The chances and challenges of innovation projects 16:00 Sustainability and the concept of health 19:00 The digital twin 22:50 Recycling of batteries and battery cells 27:00 RE:THINK, RE:DUCE, RE:USE, RE:CYCLE “The ‘greenest‘ electric car will be made by BMW.” – this is the company’s mission for the future. Is this future already within our grasp? What are the challenges that arise in trying to achieve this goal? We will find out in this eight-part audio documentary. Together with our reporter, Anne Therese Gennari (The Climate Optimist), we will go on a journey through the BMW universe and take an authentic look behind the scenes. Read more about our search for the greenest car here. You can find more information about our host Anne Therese Gennari here. BMW Protagonists: Markus Seidel, Wesselka Mandowa-Maier, Annette Connor Editorial: Julia Niedermeier Author: Robert Valentine Sound and Music: Kontrapunkt Agency Art: Lucas Lemuth, Madita O'Sullivan, Caroline Wabra

Welcome back! In previous episodes, you have joined Anne Therese in a wide variety of places, met all kinds of BMW employees, and learned about their roles and projects. These all deal with sustainability at BMW. But this issue is so much bigger than the BMW universe in Munich. In a world where we increasingly face new social challenges, it is more important than ever that global companies recognize and embrace their social responsibility. It is simply not possible to act and produce completely sustainably in the future without an awareness of this responsibility and the action that needs to result. Social sustainability goes hand in hand with sustainable production. Anne Therese digs deeper. 02:40 Social sustainability 04:45 How is BMW socially responsible? 08:00 A united humanity: BMW ethics and social responsibility 10:40 Raw materials: Mica (More info here and here) 25:00 Organic materials in production 27:55 The first FSC-certified tyre (More info here) 37:00 PowerUp: Energy for education (More info here) “The ‘greenest‘ electric car will be made by BMW.” – this is the company’s mission for the future. Is this future already within our grasp? What are the challenges that arise in trying to achieve this goal? We will find out in this eight-part audio documentary. Together with our reporter, Anne Therese Gennari (The Climate Optimist), we will go on a journey through the BMW universe and take an authentic look behind the scenes. Read more about our search for the greenest car here. You can find more information about our host Anne Therese Gennari here. BMW Protagonists: Milena Pighi, Nils Heimes, Vanessa Buchberger, Sabrina Kolbeck, Jacob Hamar Editorial: Julia Niedermeier Author: Robert Valentine Sound and Music: Kontrapunkt Agency Art: Lucas Lemuth, Madita O'Sullivan, Caroline Wabra