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Evo Heyning on Realitycraft: Key Insights into Ethical AI, World Building, and the Future of Spatial Computing
This week on The Immergence Show , we were thrilled to host Evo Heyning , a visionary Executive Producer and Creative Technologist who has bridged the gap between practical effects for legendary films to architecting the future of ethical AI and the open spatial web. She is a recognized voice in generative media, a fierce advocate for data sovereignty, and the CEO of Realitycraft. Evo shared profound insights into "Realitycraft"—a framework for moving beyond simple prompt eng

Nico Fara
9 hours ago4 min read


Jasmine Uniza on Creator-Led R&D: Key Insights into Validation, "Unflattening," and the Future of Immersive Gaming
This week on the Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Jasmine Uniza , the CEO of Impact Reality and Flat2VR Studios, a subsidiary of Impact Reality. A true "triple threat" in the industry, Jasmine leverages a formidable background engineering space robotics for NASA and managing iPhone operations at Apple to lead the charge in bringing classic gaming experiences into virtual reality. She is a recognized voice in XR strategy, game development, and community-driven innovat

Nico Fara
Dec 94 min read


Rolando Masís-Obando on The Neuroscience of Experience: Key Insights into BCI, Memory, and the Future of Storytelling
This week on The Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Rolando Masís-Obando , a Computational Neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University and a filmmaker who explores the intersection of art, technology, and the human brain. He is a recognized voice in the fields of memory research, neuroethics, and the psychological impact of Extended Reality (XR). Rolando shared profound insights into how our brains map virtual spaces, the rapidly advancing world of Brain-Computer Interf

Nico Fara
Nov 254 min read


The Unseen Bottleneck in XR: Why Mass Adoption Isn't About Hardware
This week on The Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Ben Erwin , President of the Academy of Immersive Arts and Sciences and creator of The Polys Awards. They are a recognized voice in spatial computing and the immersive web, advocating passionately for open systems, interoperability, and standards-based distribution. Mr. Erwin shared profound insights into what he argues is the true bottleneck holding back spatial computing: distribution, openness, and content longevit

Nico Fara
Nov 185 min read


Jorge Lacera on Building Worlds with Soul: Key Insights into AI Storytelling, IP Strategy, and the Future of Immersive Tech
This week on the Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Jorge Lacera , a culturally intelligent creative executive who builds and scales world-class teams and drives innovation at the intersection of technology and storytelling. He is a recognized voice in AAA gaming, immersive media, and creative strategy, having led art for legendary franchises like BioShock and now serving as Art Director for Oculus Publishing. Lacera shared profound insights into the future of IP in a

Nico Fara
Nov 115 min read


Paige Dansinger on Community-Led World-Building: Key Insights into XR, Social Impact, and the Future of Immersive Storytelling
Introduction This week on the Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Paige Dansinger, an award-winning community leader, futurist in AI & Immersive Sustainability, and the Founding Director of the Better World Museum and Horizon Art Museum. She is a recognized voice in building immersive spaces that empower people at the intersection of XR, cultural storytelling, education, and sustainability. Paige shared profound insights into her core thesis: to create real social impa

Nico Fara
Nov 45 min read


David Fox on Pioneering Immersive Worlds: From LucasArts and LBE to VR as a Lucid Dreaming Machine
This week on the Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host David Fox , a pioneering VR/Game Designer and one of the founding members of Lucasfilm Games/LucasArts, where he was employee #3. He is a recognized voice in game design and immersive entertainment. Fox shared profound insights into the evolution of interactive storytelling, from his earliest days designing classics like Labyrinth and Zak McKracken to his current vision for the future of VR and AI. This article dist

Nico Fara
Oct 285 min read


Celeste Lear on De-Risking XR Innovation: The Producer’s Playbook for Immersive Events
This week on The Immergence Show , we were thrilled to host Celeste Lear , a masterful producer, immersive technology entertainment specialist, creative designer & music/sound director, and founder of Boutique XR. They are a recognized voice in XR, event production, and creative technology. Lear shared profound insights into the complex process of executing high-stakes, high-fidelity immersive and hybrid events and leveraging spatial computing for both enterprise and social

Nico Fara
Oct 214 min read


Dr. Karen Alexander on Stealth Learning: Key Insights into Immersive Training, XR Communities, and the Future of Spatial Storytelling
This week on The Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Dr. Karen Alexander, a leader in strategy for XR adoption and implementation and the co-founder of the global movement XR Women. She is a recognized voice in immersive technology, corporate training, and community building. Dr. Alexander shared profound insights into her "Stealth Learning Playbook," a powerful framework for designing brand and training experiences where the most valuable learning happens by accident.

Nico Fara
Oct 145 min read


Cam Geer on Building the Post-Blockchain Trust Layer for AI, Digital Identity, and the Quantum Web
This week on The Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Cam Geer, the Co-Founder & COO of Cryptid Technologies, Inc., and a senior...

Nico Fara
Sep 165 min read


Balaji Lakshmanan on Debunking AI Myths: Key Insights into Generative Video, AI Agents, and the Future of Real-Time Media
This week on The Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Balaji Lakshmanan, an AI visionary, patented inventor, and enterprise growth &...

Nico Fara
Sep 95 min read


Richard Whitt on the AI Trust Economy: Why Your Defensible Moat in the AI Era is Being a "Net Fiduciary"
This week on the Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Richard Whitt, a tech law and policy entrepreneur and author of "Reweaving the...

Nico Fara
Sep 25 min read


Liam Broza on Data Sovereignty: Why the Real AI Revolution is Owning Your Hardware
This week on the Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Liam Broza , the Co-Founder & CEO of Companion Intelligence who is working on...

Nico Fara
Aug 264 min read


Athena Demos on Building Immersive Culture: Key Insights into Community and the Future of Participatory Storytelling
This week on The Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Athena Demos , the award-winning co-founder and CEO of Big Rock Creative and...

Nico Fara
Aug 195 min read


Blair Adams on Guerrilla AI Filmmaking: Key Insights into Storytelling, AR, and the Future of History
This week on the Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Blair Adams , an AI filmmaker, AR/VR developer, and founder of 42 Levels and...

Nico Fara
Aug 125 min read


Terry xR. Schussler on AI as the Brain & XR as the Body: Building the Operating System for Reality
This week on The Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Terry xR Schussler , a technology architect and serial entrepreneur who has...

Nico Fara
Aug 55 min read


Zachary Schenkler & Anton Zelenkov on the Partnership Protocol: Key Insights into Digital Trust, AI, and the Future of Web3
This week on the Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host two brilliant minds shaping the future of digital interaction. First, Zachary...

Nico Fara
Jul 295 min read


Christopher Swenor on the Post-Speculation Blockchain: Key Insights into Community Ownership, Real-World Assets, and the Future of Web3
This week on the Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Christopher Swenor , a seasoned software engineer and blockchain visionary who...

Nico Fara
Jul 235 min read


Nils Pihl on AI's Great Reversal: Unlocking ROI in Spatial Computing, Decentralized Networks, and the Future of Retail Tech
This week on The Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Nils Pihl , the CEO of Auki Labs , who is building the decentralized machine...

Nico Fara
Jul 155 min read


Hans Elstner on Building Resilient Realities: Key Insights into AI, Web3, and the Future of Immersive Cities
This week on the Immergence Show, we were thrilled to host Hans Elstner , the visionary CEO and Founder of rooom , a company at the...

Nico Fara
Jul 86 min read
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