2080 – vor uns die Sinnflut

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Conversations from the 2080 Showroom — about society, art and technology.

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Episode 3 · 43 min

Art as Freedom

Leipzig painter Tobias Lehner on spillover moments, learning from mistakes and painting as an analogue alternative to the world around him.

“I would have chosen art again — for the sake of freedom.” — Tobias Lehner · translated from German

Episode 2 · Future Mobility · 94 min

Where does electric mobility stand?

Paul Tonini, General Manager Electra Germany, on persistent misconceptions, political U-turns and what a good charging experience actually takes.

“If we say we’re driving electric, the rest of Europe drives electric.” — Paul Tonini · translated from German

Episode 1 · Urban Transformation · 92 min

The City of the Future

Michael Knoll, Head of Urban Transformation at GASAG, on how European cities are changing and what that means for how we live, the climate and our energy supply.

“The city of tomorrow will be a better one.” — Michael Knoll · translated from German

Episode 0 · 15 min

Vor uns die Sinnflut?

For once, it’s just us: what 2080 is about, the questions we care about and what you can expect from the podcast.

“2080 is about the future. Solutions. Fun. Europe. Exchanging ideas. Learning.” — André & Jens · translated from German

In production

Recorded and being edited. We’ll add the release date here once it’s confirmed.

Soon German
Episode 4

Healthcare and AI

Dr. Anita Puppe on AI in medicine, detecting dementia early and shifting the focus from treating illness to supporting health.

“I’m stubborn, and I believe in Germany as a place to do business.” — Dr. Anita Puppe · translated from German

Soon English
Episode 5

The State of Art

Canadian painter David Nicholson on his work, the Berlin art scene, the unregulated art market — and why it is still Berlin and not New York.

“The art market is one of the only fully unregulated markets in the world.” — David Nicholson

Soon German
Episode 6 · Europe as a Beacon

Can Europe do AI?

Johannes Angebauer, mathematician and AI expert, on Europe’s place between the US and China, the US CLOUD Act and the energy demand of large AI models.

“Putting Europe first also means going through the growing pains.” — Johannes Angebauer · translated from German

Soon German
Episode 7

Art as Plan A

Sculptor and installation artist Wolfgang Flad on choosing art without a plan B, life in the studio and money as a means rather than an end.

“Everything I do for myself in the studio is only half the work.” — Wolfgang Flad · translated from German

Soon German
Episode 8

Where does electric mobility stand in 2027?

Paul Tonini, General Manager Electra Germany, on charging prices, cable theft and autonomous cars, as the market grows and the public debate struggles to keep up.

“I’m finding fewer reasons to justify not driving an electric car.” — Paul Tonini · translated from German