The Human-Technology Podcast

The Human-Technology Podcast

Three Doubts, or better Said: Three Disappointments

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In this episode of the Human-Technology Podcast, I look at three things that didn't necessarily disappoint me, but made me think and doubt. It's about my switch to the Apple world, the level 2 automation of a German premium vehicle and my experiences with the Cupra Formentor HMI.

Loneliness despite, with and through Technology

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Loneliness is seen as something that old people feel and experience. There are increasing signs that this is not true, that young people can also be affected by loneliness. In this podcast episode I analyze what loneliness is, what makes it different from being alone, what role technology plays and how we can tackle it.

Trust and Technology: How does it Work?

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We are surrounded by vast amounts of technology. It determines our everyday life, life as we know it is unthinkable without technology. We have trust in technology. Without that trust, we couldn't use technology. In this episode I talk about too much and too little trust in technology and how technology is changing trust between humans.

Artificial Intelligence: Visible or Invisible?

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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.

Analyze, Minimize, Control: From my New Book Status Offline

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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.

5 reasons why Automotive HMIs are Different

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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.

How do We Go on? Five Questions I Brought Home from the CES

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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.

What Happens at Vegas Stays at Vegas? Report from the CES 2023

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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.

About this podcast

It's about the relationship between humans and technology, about the design of technology. It's about how we can get our lives back by dropping technology addiction. Technology has two big problems: it's difficult to access and it's addicting. I want to make my listeners' lives better by opening their eyes to the design and use of technology. My goal is to change the way you look at the world and make it a better place.

by Dr. Peter Roessger

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