Digital Flux - Beyond the Binary

Welcome to Digital Flux. In every episode your host, Dennis Wachter, interviews influential thinkers in science, tech, startups or marketing on some of the most important topics of the digital world. We take a step back to uncover the overarching concepts and ideas that determine how we interact with digital life, and how digital life changes us.

From advancements in quantum computers, to the effects of personal electronic devices on humanity, and even to sociological phenomena of the digital world like Ghosting and Digital Toxification - we want to facilitate critical conversations that illuminate the digital landscape.

Dennis Wachter, founder of pace Digital Manufacturer, is a digital native and early adopter. With extensive experience leading international teams and departments in some of Germany's most notable agencies, he has amassed the insight and experience needed to facilitate clarity in a complex world.

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Digital Flux - Beyond the Binary

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#3: Zukunft ohne Agenturen? Neue Wege in der kreativen Branche

*In dieser Folge von Digital Flux spricht Gastgeber Dennis mit Bernd Kunkel, Executive Strategic Director bei WongDoody, über die mögliche Zukunft der Agenturen angesichts des technologischen Wandels und der KI-Revolution.*

Bernd vertritt die provokante Meinung, dass Agenturen, wie wir sie kennen, bald der Vergangenheit angehören könnten, da KI und Automatisierung die Branche radikal verändern. Das Gespräch beleuchtet die Entwicklung kreativer Arbeit, den Einfluss von KI auf die Automatisierung von Marketingprozessen und die Herausforderungen, denen kleine und große Agenturen gleichermaßen gegenüberstehen. Bernd teilt seine Erfahrungen mit globalen Marken sowie seinem Startup Lucina, das darauf abzielt, alltägliche Marketingaufgaben zu automatisieren. Gleichzeitig hinterfragt...

56 min

#2: Breaking Barriers: AI, Autonomy, and the Quest for Psychological Safety in the working place

In this episode of Digital Flux with host Dennis Wachter, owner of pace digital, the conversation centers around the evolving working culture, leadership in uncertain times, and the role of AI in the workplace. Guest Ian McLellan, with over two decades of experience in leadership across global brands, discusses shifting work structures towards autonomy, the importance of psychological safety, and AI's potential to foster a cultural shift. The dialogue delves into practical uses of AI for improving decision-making and the critical balance between technological advancements and human adaptability. McLellan emphasizes the necessity of corporations to guide employees through technological changes,...

2 min

SXSW Wrapped #5 - Gaming for Mental Health, Dune 2, and Amazon's AI Future: Insights from SXSW

In this episode of Digital Flux with Dennis Wachter, recorded at South by Southwest, Dennis explores the therapeutic potential of gaming on mental health, the use of real-time technology in movies like Dune 2, and Amazon's vision for the future of artificial general intelligence. Discussing the neurological benefits of active entertainment like gaming on neuroplasticity and mood improvement, the episode reveals how immersive games are transforming our engagement with stories. Dennis also shares insights from a Dune 2 producer on the merger of movies and games through real-time technology. Finally, the episode covers Vishal Sharma from Amazon's outlook on developing...

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SXSW Wrapped #4 - Wellness Innovation and the Eye: A Gateway to Health Insights

In this episode of Digital Flux with Dennis Wachter, the focus is on wellness, the significance of uncertainty, and the pivotal role of the eye in health diagnostics. The episode features Eliav Shaked startup, Retispect, which innovates in early disease detection through advanced retina scans using artificial intelligence. Highlighting the potential of this technology for affordable screening of diseases like Alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, the conversation also touches upon the broader implications for personal health monitoring. Additionally, the discussion with Dave Asprey and other experts sheds light on current health trends, including the shift away from traditional pharmaceutical...