China is reshaping the global technology and manufacturing landscape through rapid innovation, AI adoption and industrial scale, but understanding modern China requires understanding the unique cultural and business philosophies that drive its approach to growth and change.

This week, Dave and Rob are joined by Eric Nie, co-founder of Seraph Global and creator of the popular "Eric Cracks China" channel, to explore the realities of modern China. From cultural differences between East and West, open-source innovation, to manufacturing excellence, robotics and the future of global supply chains, Eric provides a fascinating insider's perspective on one of the world's most influential economies.

TLDR

00:30 – Introduction

01:17 – Hang out: A classic travel mishap at the airport by our producer

08:40 – Dig in: China's growing influence in technology, manufacturing and global innovation.

10:50 – Conversation with Eric Nie
19:15 – China's Economic Transformation
26:10 – The inside out view and manufacturing at Scale
39:30 – Bridging East and West
46:50 – AI, Open Models and Digital Adoption
55:50 – The Future of China
1:01:28 – Passion for travel and golf

Guest
Eric Nie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericcrackschina/?isSelfProfile=false

Eric Cracks China on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ericcrackschina
https://globalseraph.com/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production

Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound

Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

In the second episode of the special Resilience Sessions, recorded at the Resilience World Nexus Summit in London, we explore why resilience is moving beyond risk management to become a strategic business priority. Globalisation, technology and interconnected supply chains have delivered enormous efficiency and growth, but they have also created new dependencies and vulnerabilities.

Dave and Rob are joined by Dr. Abhilash Panda, Deputy Chief, Interagency Cooperation and Partnerships Branch at United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction to explore why resilience is no longer simply about recovering from disruption. It is about building organisations that can adapt, survive and create value in an increasingly unpredictable world.

TLDR

00:26 – Introduction
01:58 – Dig in: The resilience landscape and why it’s important
08:56 – Conversation with Dr. Abhilash Panda: risk management, business continuity and preparing for the next crisis
28:52 – Hiking Machu Picchu and the emerging market for resilience

Guest

Dr. Abhilash Panda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-abhilash-panda-0b51539/?isSelfProfile=false

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production

Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound

Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

As AI evolves from a productivity tool into an active participant in decision-making and execution, we explore what agentic organisations mean for leadership, organisational structures, and the future role of humans at machine speed.

This week, Dave and Rob sit down with Gidion Peters, founder & executive consultant Agentic Organizations and Transformation, to challenge conventional thinking about AI, asking whether our next colleague could be an agent, how organisations operate at machine speed, and what role humans will play in the agentic enterprise of the future.

TLDR

00:41 – Introduction

02:39 – Hang out: Rob is confused about AI copyright and agentic software development

03:49 – Dig in: What happens when AI agents become colleagues instead of tools?

07:40 – Conversation with Gidion Peters on agentic organizations, leadership, and the future of work

56:50 – Could AI agents soon have a place on your company's org chart?

Guest

Gidion Peters https://www.linkedin.com/in/gidionpeters/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production

Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound

Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini