What actually is reality? Metaverse professor Samantha G. Wolfe breaks down VR, AR, XR and how we construct reality

Jordan Schwarzenberger has had a pretty insane career so far, and now manages The Sidemen, some of the world's biggest YouTubers (a casual 22.7 million subscribers!) . Jordan gives Lauren his unusual career history, and his unfiltered views on AI - and why the hype might be just designed to line rich people's pockets... LINKS: Jordan Schwarzenberger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanschwarzenberger/ The Sidemen on YouTube (22.7 million subscribers!) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDogdKl7t7NHzQ95aEwkdMw Next Big Thing host Lauren Ingram on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingramlauren/ EVENTS: Follow Next Big Thing for the latest emerging tech news, events, job posts, and learning resources: www.instagram.com/nextbigthingstudios/ CREDITS: Host: Lauren Ingram Producer: Alex Lane We record using Riverside. Want to make your own podcast? Get started here: ⁠https://www.riverside.fm/?via=lauren-ingram⁠

Next Big Thing is BACK! And we’ve missed you. Let Lauren add some colour and some good vibes, especially if you’ve got the AI overwhelm or you’re having a work wobble. In this episode you’ll hear more about what we’ve got in store for the podcast and events - some exciting things coming…! You will also learn 3 super actionable tips to make progress if you’ve been made redundant, or you’re looking for a new role. Let’s help you thrive in the next internet.

Channel 4's creative innovation director Landy Slattery on creativity meets AI Landy Slattery is the Creative Innovation Director at Channel 4, having spent over two decades in TV, most recently at the in-house agency within Channel 4. From graduating Central St Martins during its most radical era, to implementing the first ever menopause policy at Channel 4, Landy has always enjoyed challenging the status quo. She is now relishing the opportunity to pursue new technologies in her role even while they are still nascent. Join Lauren and Landy for a discussion on the future of creativity and where it intersects with AI and emerging tech - and where it meets our real lives too. LINKS: Landy Slattery on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/landy-slattery-03bb2713 Next Big Thing host Lauren Ingram on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingramlauren/ EVENTS: Follow Next Big Thing for the latest emerging tech news, events, job posts, and learning resources: www.instagram.com/nextbigthingstudios CREDITS: Host: Lauren Ingram Producer: Alex Lane We record using Riverside. Want to make your own podcast? Get started here: ⁠https://www.riverside.fm/?via=lauren-ingram⁠

Are you feeling a bit low on motivation during a slow summer? Got AI overwhelm and want to get back in your groove? In a solo episode from our founder Lauren Ingram, we’ll take you through what to do if you need a bit of a boost!

Only 0.7% of AI funding went to female founders. Yep you read that right...! We need more women at the forefront of AI, whether that's building AI startups, getting funding, joining AI taskforces within their companies, or simply dabbling with ChatGPT to get the best out of it. In a special bonus episode, Next Big Thing founder Lauren Ingram shares why this is now an urgent need - this year is when the critical conversations are happening about AI, and women need their voices heard in it. LINKS: Lauren Ingram on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingramlauren/ Book a Demystify AI workshop with us: https://www.nextbigthingstudios.com/services EVENTS: Follow Next Big Thing for the latest emerging tech news, events, job posts, and learning resources: www.instagram.com/nextbigthingstudios CREDITS: Host: Lauren Ingram Producer: Alex Lane We record using Riverside. Want to make your own podcast? Get started here: ⁠https://www.riverside.fm/?via=lauren-ingram⁠