How exponential technologies change the world

This episode of the ERGO Future Skills podcast is about something that has radically changed our lives and will continue to do so: exponential technologies. Martin Schwemmle and Arndt Pechstein from The Future Company look at exponentiality from very different perspectives.

The second episode of the ERGO Future Skills podcast focuses on exponential technologies and their transformative impact on our lives. Hosts Arndt and Martin discuss the opportunities and risks associated with technology.

The podcast offers insight into how exponential developments work and shows how quickly and profoundly innovations can change our society. Clear examples illustrate that exponential technologies not only disrupt existing markets, but also create new opportunities for individuals.

In addition, the concept of the ‘six Ds of exponential technology’ is introduced, which shows how technologies go through different phases before they have a lasting impact on our lives. The hosts also discuss the responsibility that comes with using such technologies and emphasise the importance of human skills in an increasingly technological world.

Our hosts

In a six-part podcast series, we take a closer look at what are known as “future skills.” Our podcast hosts are proven experts in this field – they deal with the topics of future viability, innovation and transformation on many different levels.

Arndt Pechstein and Martin Schwemmle are passionate futurists and transformation facilitators. Dr Arndt Pechstein is a brain researcher and expert in biomimicry, agile methods and systemic organisational development. Dr Martin Schwemmle is an economist and innovation researcher. Together, they combine scientific depth with entrepreneurial practice and shape the future at the interface between people, organisations and change. They inspire, enthuse and motivate as authors, speakers and consultants. They are thought leaders and driving forces behind the Future Skills Community and are committed to shaping a positive future. As founders and managing directors of The Future Company, they make companies future-proof – including ERGO, by supporting them in strategically anchoring future skills and implementing them in everyday management and work.

Our podcast series “Focus on Technology” invites you to explore questions about the future – with surprising insights, real stories and a clear message: the future is not shaped by technology alone. It is shaped by us.