Realities Remixed

Capgemini

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From the award‑winning team behind Cloud Realities, Realities Remixed explores what happens when people, culture, industry, and technology collide, because real breakthroughs rarely come from technology alone. In each episode, hosts Dave Chapman and Rob Kernahan dig beneath the surface of innovation to understand what’s truly shifting. They speak with leaders, practitioners, vendors and thinkers across industries to explore how technology reshapes human behaviour, organisational culture, and society, for better and sometimes for worse. Web - https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/cloud-realities-podcast/ Email - [email protected]

Recent Episodes

OCT 1, 2026
RR020: When AI eats the Internet with Stephen Follows, author and researcher
AI is no longer just consuming information, it is reshaping the economics and infrastructure of the internet itself. The challenge now is ensuring that the creators and custodians of trusted data can continue to exist in a world increasingly dominated by machines. This week, Dave and Rob are joined by Stephen Follows, film data analyst, author, publisher and researcher to explore how AI systems are fundamentally changing the economics, architecture and future of the web and why it should worry us all. TLDR 00:20 – Introduction to today's topic: AI agents, web scraping and the changing internet 01:40 – Hang out: Rob's confusioned by the always-on AI assistants 07:55 – Dig in: Privacy, convenience and the growing tension between AI assistance and personal data collection 11:55 – Conversation with Stephen Follows about what happened to the film industry website The Numbers 45:16 – Is Tom Cruise really taller on screen and favourite movies discussion Guest Stephen Follows: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenfollows/ https://stephenfollows.com/ Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini
53 MIN
SEP 24, 2026
RR019: Season 6 Kick-off with Dave and Rob
We’re back and Season 6 of Realities Remixed starts now! After a summer packed with new ideas, major industry shifts and relentless innovation, Realities Remixed returns with fresh perspectives on the forces transforming business, technology and society. In this season-opening episode, Dave and Rob dive headfirst into the biggest opportunities, toughest challenges and emerging realities facing leaders today. From AI and digital disruption to leadership and the future of work, they set the agenda for a season filled with bold conversations, powerful insights and remarkable guests. TLDR 00:22 – We are back after the summer break! 03:00 – Hang out: Dave is confused and favorite summer cocktail 11:03 – Before we begin, let's review a few important safety considerations 13:27 – Dig in: The Trends 13:55 – The AI Economy and model behind it 19:37 – Adoption lag 26:22 – The technology stack is being reset again 34:50 – Cybersecurity, sovereignty and trust become strategic priorities 39:20 – Summary Part 1 41:17 – Part 2, The Human experience 47:39 – Society is rebalancing after digital saturation 56:42 – Leadership responsibilities are expanding 59:54 – The next frontier is already emerging Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini [email protected]
70 MIN
JUL 23, 2026
RR018 Reflections on Season 5, what we loved, learned and the responsibility we have as Tech leaders today
Dave, Esmee, Rob and Marcel wrap up an incredible Season 5, reflecting on the biggest technology trends, the most memorable conversations, and the fantastic guests who joined us along the way. From AI and cybersecurity to quantum computing and digital transformation, it’s been a season full of insights, innovation, and inspiration. Thank you to all our listeners, guests, and supporters for being part of the Realities Remixed journey. We wish you a fantastic summer and look forward to bringing you even more thought-provoking conversations when we return in September for Season 6! TLDR 00:27 – Season 5 reflections and key trends 02:38 – Summer observations and random interruptions 05:01 – From Cloud Realities to Realities Remixed 08:05 – Winning 3 Global Marketing Awards 10:50 – Esmee’s journey and what’s next 14:05 – Technology trends revisited 15:20 – Cybersecurity and investment challenges 18:34 – Scaling AI beyond pilots 25:41 – The reality of business transformation 33:35 – AI governance, agents, ethics, and the future of work 47:00 – Knowledge retention and collaboration 49:20 – Hardware innovation for AI 51:17 – Macro trends and standout guests 57:45 – Digital sovereignty and resilience 1:08:00 – Why systems thinking must change 1:12:00 – The Octopus Organisation 1:18:24 – Summer plans and what’s ahead Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini
88 MIN
JUL 16, 2026
RR017: Engineering the impossible with quantum computing, Jonathan Owens, GE Vernova
Quantum materials discovery shows how quantum computing can create real value in industry by working alongside AI, advanced computing, and experiments to better understand materials, improve decision-making, and accelerate innovation at scale, ultimately helping deliver practical, measurable progress for the energy transition. This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by co-host and quantum expert Phalgun Lolur, together with Jonathan Owens, Senior Scientist in Computational Materials Physics at GE Vernova to explore how quantum computing could reshape materials discovery and why that matters for the future of energy. TLDR 00:00 – Introduction 01:50 – Hang out: The wet-bulb thermometer 03:20 – Dig in: Technology Convergence and the Link to Quantum 11:30 – Conversation with Jonathan Owens 44:26 – Exciting to see how the quantum landscape matures and the magic wand for magnetism Guest Jonathan Owens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-r-owens-phd/ Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Co-host Phalgun Lolur: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phalgun-lolur/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini
48 MIN