Tag: Germany

• April 7, 2026Podcast Episodes

  #176: Remote Work, Coffee Machines, Germany

  This week we start with a small complaint about remote work — or rather the claim that working from home might be bad for the economy because people aren’t out buying lunches, clothes, and after-work drinks. From there the conversation wanders into price levels and inflation. We also detour into coffee machines, office habits, and travels to Germany. (This description was written with the help of AI)

• October 10, 2023Podcast Episodes

  #76: The Oktoberfest Episode

  While Oktoberfest may have concluded its annual revelry, Ian and Michael are far from ready to hang up their steins! In this lively episode, they keep the festive spirit alive as their conversation takes you on a whirlwind tour through Europe and unveils plans for a festival of their own making.
  
  But wait, there's more! They're about to prove that Oktoberfest isn't just about beer and bratwurst – it's got an AI angle too. In a brand-new segment, our AI-generated contributors dive deep into Bavarian brews and binary. So, join the merriment, grab a virtual pretzel, and let's keep the Oktoberfest spirit soaring! (This description was generated with ChatGPT)

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  April 12, 2022Podcast Episodes

  #10: AI, Digitalisation and Inclusion

  Is it even possible to live without a smartphone these days? In our push to digitise society, can AI be used to create a more inclusive society, or are we actually exacerbating inequality? Ian and Michael discuss digitalisation, AI and inclusion - and the very real risk of digitally excluding a large number of people from participating in society.