The topic of artificial intelligence is associated with fears and reservations, partly rightly, partly wrongly. If we represent artificial intelligence, its work becomes visible and does not take place in secret, then we have the chance to use the advantages without surrendering ourselves. In the KARLI project, I deal with the topics of AI and HMI and have written a paper on it. Here I discuss the key points and why the movie industry is an inspiration for human-technology design.

My new book Status offline is available since a few days. The feedback I'm receiving is totally positive, which makes me super happy! In this episode of The Human Technology Podcast I'm talking about the book, focusing on the aspect, how to handle technology in our everyday lives, getting the benefits technology delivers but not stepping into the traps Big Tech has created for us.

Automotive HMIs (human-machine interfaces) differ from those of smartphones, PC software, aircraft cockpits, or power plant control rooms. There are a number of reasons for this, which I discuss in this episode. It's about the users, security, and a lot about mental resources.

My new book "Status: Offline - The Guide to more Balance in a Technology-Dominated World" will be published on March 6, 2023. At this date in German only, the English version is under planning. In this podcast episode I introduce the book, go through the most important chapters and read a few paragraphs from it.

While I was walking around CES 2023 in Las Vegas, looking at the exhibits, talking to clients and business partners, or having an after-show beer, a number of topics that were triggered by the event went through my head. They go well beyond the CES and point to the future. In the end, five questions remained, which I will discuss in this episode.

CES 2023 is already history. The Consumer Electronics Show is the largest trade fair of its kind in the world. Vehicle manufacturers and suppliers are using this event more and more to present their innovations. The 2023 edition will be remembered as a return to normality. In this podcast episode, I cover what happened in Las Vegas. It's about trends, vehicles, technologies, and tools.

It's the time to look back at the year and look forward to what's to come. In this episode, I review 2022, talk about the highlights at trade fairs and congresses, and about my personal technology tops and flops. Finally, a brief outlook for 2023 at the end.

The Bosch Connected World 2022 took place in Berlin at the beginning of November. It was a huge and good event with over 1,500 participants on-site and 80 exhibitors. 140 speakers performed on three stages. In this episode, I summarize and comment on the most important statements. It is about trends, megatrends and new technologies, user experience, and the mobility of the future.

I've heard more than enough derogatory and frustrating remarks about the work of HMI, UX, and UI developers in my professional life. Sometimes you need patience and good standing. In this podcast episode, I analyze a few personality development topics and see how they can help you.

I keep asking my listeners which topics are on their minds, what questions they have, and where I can help. In today's episode, I talk about three different topics. 1. HMIs in cars should be different than those on smartphones, even though it's so tempting to just copy the apps. 2. Technology brings both losses and gains in skills. 3. There are good reasons for icons and for fonts in HMIs.