EPISODE 1: JULIAN BLEECKER

EPISODE 1: JULIAN BLEECKER

Episode 1: Artifacts from the Future

With special guest Julian Bleecker

Engineer, tinkerer, and deep thinker on the intersection of Engineering, Design and Humanity, Julian Bleecker is the Co-founder of the Near Future Laboratory and a guru of Design Fiction.

In our inaugural episode of Reality + Us, Julian is our guide to ‘imagine harder’ introducing us to vivid and immersive artifacts from a possible near future intended to provoke and spark curiosity. See you on the other side of this total vibe of a discussion (+ bonus content exclusively on YouTube)!

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EPISODE 2: SCOTT STEIN

EPISODE 2: SCOTT STEIN

Episode 2: Apple Vision Pro

With special guest Scott Stein

CNET Editor at Large Scott Stein joins us for a discussion on the much anticipated Apple Vision Pro. One of the many (magic!) tricks up Scott’s sleeve is his background in theatre. We explore the crossover between technology, theatre, improv, and magic. This episode’s secret word is “incunabula” — you’ll just have to tune in!

EPISODE 3: AVI BAR-ZEEV

EPISODE 3: AVI BAR-ZEEV

Episode 3: Apple Vision Pro and
the Future of Spatial Computing

With special guest Avi Bar-Zeev

We’re doing something a little different! It dawned on Helen that the ultimate guest for this topic was right under our noses. Avi Bar-Zeev takes the hot seat to discuss his 30+ year career building immersive worlds and Spatial Computing experiences including working at Apple on Vision Pro.

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EPISODE 4: VICKI DOBBS BECK

EPISODE 4: VICKI DOBBS BECK

Episode 4: Immersive Storytelling

With special guest Vicki Dobbs Beck

Helen and Avi sit down with Vicki Dobbs Beck, VP of Immersive Content Innovation at Lucasfilm and ILM Immersive. With over 30 years of experience in groundbreaking storytelling technology and interactive entertainment, Vicki has played a pivotal role in creating award-winning experiences for Star Wars, Marvel Studios, and beyond. She shares key insights from her career, including her work on the Emmy award winning "What If?" interactive story for Apple Vision Pro, and “Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series” on Meta Quest. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the future of immersive storytelling and innovation.

EPISODE 5: SCOTT STEIN RETURNS

EPISODE 5: SCOTT STEIN RETURNS

Episode 5: Meta Orion and Snap Spectacles

With special guest Scott Stein

Scott Stein returns as our guest for this whopper of an episode! Helen and Scott compare notes on trying Snap Spectacles and Scott shares his experience with Meta’s Orion prototype. The conversation also explores the role of AI in these devices, their potential impact on daily life, and what the future holds for tech giants like Google, Apple, and Amazon. Plus, we look ahead to everyday AR glasses, the future of smartphones, and the "post-app" era.

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