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  • Can Data Make Cities More Human?

    Can Data Make Cities More Human?
    2026/07/07
    Cities generate more data than ever before. But can that data help us create better places to live? In this episode of The Optimist, Dale Rickert speaks with Carlo Ratti, Director of the MIT Senseable City Lab and CEO of Carlo Ratti Associati, about how data, AI, and human intelligence are transforming the future of urban life.
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    20 分
  • If anything's possible with AI, then what do we value?

    If anything's possible with AI, then what do we value?
    2026/06/23
    In this episode of The Optimist, Dale Rickert speaks with Jochen Ditsche, Global Head of Digital Team at Roland Berger, about how AI is reshaping expertise, work, and human value in an age of infinite information. From automation and digital distraction to consulting, leadership, and education, Jochen argues that the future won’t belong to those with the most information, but to those who can apply judgment, create meaning, and build genuine human connections. As AI makes knowledge increasingly accessible, skills like focus, context, critical thinking, and relationship-building become more important than ever.
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    40 分
  • Beyond AI: The Human Factor in a Changing World

    Beyond AI: The Human Factor in a Changing World
    2026/06/09
    In this episode of The Optimist, Dale Rickard speaks with Jan Brorhilker, Managing Partner Assurance at EY Germany, about how AI is reshaping leadership, careers, and the role of human skills in the workplace.
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    37 分
  • Europe’s Path to Technological Survivability

    Europe’s Path to Technological Survivability
    2026/05/26
    In this episode of The Optimist, Dale Rickert speaks with Holger Schell, Head of Technology & Foundation, Schwarz Digits, about the infrastructure layer behind Europe’s digital future. They explore why sovereignty is no longer just a political concept, but a technical and operational necessity. From cloud infrastructure and security to resilient architectures and trusted systems.
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    34 分
  • From AI Pilots to Real Systems — Why Frameworks Matter

    From AI Pilots to Real Systems — Why Frameworks Matter
    2026/05/12
    AI is everywhere — but most of it never scales. In this episode of The Optimist, Dale Rickert speaks with Matthias Emler, Partner at Horváth, about why so many AI initiatives get stuck in pilots and what it really takes to turn them into scalable systems.
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    27 分
  • From AI Hype to AI Workflows: Where do companies really create business value?

    From AI Hype to AI Workflows: Where do companies really create business value?
    2026/04/14
    In this episode of The Optimist, Dale Rickert speaks with Oliver Steil, CEO of TeamViewer, about what it really takes to move from AI experimentation to operational impact. They explore why the biggest challenge isn’t capability, but integration — how AI fits into real processes, systems, and day-to-day work. From fragmented pilots to complex enterprise environments, the conversation reveals why workflows are the true battleground of AI.
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    29 分
  • Europe’s AI Moment: From Industry Strength to Global Leadership

    Europe’s AI Moment: From Industry Strength to Global Leadership
    2026/03/31
    In this episode of The Optimist, Dale Rickard speaks with Thomas Saueressig, Chief Customer Officer and Member of the Executive Board at SAP SE, about what it really takes to turn AI into measurable business value. From productivity gains across entire value chains to the importance of business context, data, and trust — this conversation goes beyond hype and dives into execution.
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    37 分
  • Digital Sovereignty: Can Europe Take Back Control?

    Digital Sovereignty: Can Europe Take Back Control?
    2026/03/17
    In this powerful episode of The Optimist, Dr. Dale Rickard is joined by Carla Husted (Mercator Foundation) and Kai Zenner (European Parliament) to tackle one of the most urgent questions of our time: Can Europe become digitally sovereign — and what happens if it doesn’t?
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    40 分