Knock, knock, Neo. Think Agents are a thing of the future? Look again at the iconic movie, The Matrix—they've been hiding in plain sight. In the first episode of 2025, hosts Ron Tolido, Weiwei Feng, and Robert Engels venture down the digital rabbit hole of Virtual Twins with Morgan Zimmerman, CEO of NETVIBES at Dassault Systèmes. It’s a fascinating world where physical science meets data science, a world of both red and blue pills. Virtual Twins take the concept of Digital Twins to the next level, transforming static representations of products, devices, and systems into living, breathing "Dream Theaters" of simulations, predictions, and what-if scenarios. Fueled by AI and immersive technology, they don’t just capture life—they reimagine it. But what happens when Virtual Twins evolve to encompass entire organizations and industries? Imagine bending not just spoons, but entire realities. The Matrix has you—are you ready to see how deep the twin-powered innovation goes? You're in The Matrix ! Tune into our latest Data-powered Innovation Jam podcast episode now! Timestamps: 00:35 – Ron and Robert dive into the iconic world of The Matrix , drawing parallels to digital innovation. 04:55 – Morgan shares insights into Dassault Systèmes' legacy and the evolution of Virtual Twins. 10:00 – Exploring the connection between ontologies and their applications in the real world. 20:03 – How Digital Twins, Virtual Twins, and the Metaverse are transforming real-world use cases. 36:15 – Redefining interaction with the digital world in ways that feel natural yet futuristic. Connect with our guest Morgan Zimmermann and our hosts Ron Tolido , Robert Engels , and Weiwei Feng on LinkedIn.…
Democracy in Lockdown, a weekly virtual conversation to discuss the latest news about our democracy in times of COVID-19. We’ll be looking at the UK’s political system during the current global health crisis, and exploring how it impacts our society and democracy. Join us and receive the latest updates straight to your inbox: https://unlockdemocracy.org.uk/sign-up-1 If you like our podcast, please subscribe and share! Presented by Unlock Democracy We are part of The Real Agenda Network of po ...
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In our last Democracy in Lockdown episode, we talk about our main takeaways of the podcast series, our favourite episodes, what we’ve learned, and how to go forward. We remember the key moments during the lockdown, from insufficient PPE, to emergency powers, to the furlough scheme and the impact on migrants' rights.Make sure you tune in for the las…
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In this new episode, we explore the climate crisis and how the UK’s undemocratic system let the fossil fuel industry squeeze out the people. We talk to EJ and Oliver from UKSCN about their fight for climate justice, and how participation and solidarity should be at the heart of all social struggles. Sign up to receive campaign updates! https://bit.…
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In this episode, we explore how students and young people have been impacted by the pandemic and what the upcoming recession might mean for their future and for democracy.Sign up for updates! https://bit.ly/UD-JoinusDi Unlock Democracy
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How have Government decisions affected migrant workers in the UK during the pandemic? In this episode, we’re joined by Dolores Modern of Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) to hear about the impacts on migrant communities.Di Unlock Democracy
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This week we look at the hidden decision-makers that have been shaping the government’s response to Covid-19, and what are the real-life consequences of political choices made by a handful of interests. We touch on lobbying, private donations, and companies’ multimillion-pound contracts.Join our Democracy Gathering next week! Get your tickets here:…
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Is the government's messaging undermining workers’ rights? In this episode, we explore the furlough scheme, what essential work means, and how the government has left it up to employers to react to the pandemic.Di Unlock Democracy
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