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Takashi Kudo is communication director for TeamLab, an acclaimed international art collective known for blurring the boundaries between art, science, technology, and the natural world. Since its inception in 2001, teamLab has brought together a dynamic mix of artists, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians, and architects. Their collaborative efforts have consistently pushed the limits of convent...

The fusion of technology with art and culture has opened new horizons, revealing just how expansive these realms can be. Through our conversations, we’ve discovered that it’s not just about the technology itself, but how it transforms access to art and culture. These new digital spaces are boundaryless, unconfined by geography or physical limitations. This series has shown us that art and culture...

Julia C Beabout is the co-founder, CEO, and creative director of Novaby.  Julia has a unique blend of expertise in architecture, engineering, and Asian Studies.  Novaby is an award-winning AR consulting, design, and production studio that brings joy through augmented reality placemaking. Novaby has transformed spaces into vibrant, community-building experiences. Their projects enhance pu...

Annie Eaton is an influential immersive content producer and the founder and visionary CEO of Futurus. Specializing in virtual reality and augmented reality, Annie has shaped the future of extended reality through her company, which delivers exceptional training and product visualization applications. Besides her leadership at Futurus, Annie also drives innovation as Executive Producer at Amebous...

Janne Elvelid is Head of Policy for Meta in Sweden and Finland. His career has been dedicated to understanding and driving digital development in society. Most recently, he has led Meta's policy efforts in AI and Fintech at the EU level. He has a background in tech policy from the European Commission in Brussels as well as from the Ministry of Enterprise. Before his involvement in policy issues, h...

In this episode we explore the revolutionary intersection of traditional theater and cutting-edge virtual reality with two trailblazing founders of the Ferryman Collective. Whitton Frank, a multifaceted actor and director, and Christopher Lane Davis, a creative force in music and VR animation, have propelled Ferryman Collective to the forefront of VR theater. Their work has not only redefined audi...

Athena Demos is an award-winning producer, actress, writer, and the co-founder and CEO of Big Rock Creative. Athena has pioneered in the XR field, leading her company to multiple accolades, including the Producers Guild Award for Innovation and the Auggie Award for Best Societal Impact of 2022. Athena won the Trailblazer of the year award from XR Women. Forbes has recognized her work as ‘one of th...

Welcome to our second pod album, “Redefining Human Experience.” This title reflects the deep dive we take into how new technology, including Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), can create new ways to experience art, culture, community, and human interaction. Through its six distinct episodes, this album offers diverse perspectives on the future experience society, exploring the transf...

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Yuvia Maini, a trailblazer in visual art and animation, has gained recognition for her significant commissions, including work for the Swedish Parliament and legendary artist Håkan Hellström. Known for her vibrant and animated designs, she uses augmented reality (AR) to take viewers on a journey where art not only moves but also changes color and shape in real-time on mobile devices. As a visual a...

Sara Le Fevre, a professional in games based learning, is a driving force for change, creating space for communities that develop and transform societies. She founded the magazine Ludodogy, offering professionals in games based learning a platform to contribute diverse perspectives and insights. In 2021, she was instrumental in creating Speculative Optimism, a project focused on envisioning and ac...

Amer Mohammed, a Swedish entrepreneur specializing in futuristic tech and AI, masterminded Stena Line's leap into the future, transforming them from a traditional player in one of the world's most conservative industries to a formidable AI-driven fleet. Recently, as the Chief Digital Officer for Coop, Amer has been steering the retail giant through the digital currents. His experience spans multip...

Robert Luciani, a computer scientist, entrepreneur, artist, and visionary in the fields of high-performance computing and AI, stands as a dynamic force in digital development and the entrepreneurial world. He is the founder of AI Framework and the artist behind the world's first AI sculpture, now housed at the Technical Museum. This stunning stainless steel artwork, "the impossible sculpture," dev...

Bonnie Comely, founder and CEO of BroadwayHD, is the pioneering mind behind the world's first online streaming platform for theater. As the president of the board of the Drama League, she champions American theater, supporting and empowering directors and positioning creativity as a potent force for change. Bonnie is a recipient of three Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Revival of a Play, and Be...

Our first pod album is called “Echoes of a New Renaissance” The title reflects a profound shift, akin to a new renaissance, in how we will experience and interact with cultural forms. Through its five distinct episodes, this album offers diverse perspectives on the future experience society, highlighting how innovation, technology, and human creativity converge to redefine our cultural paradigm. T...