The 2023 Podcast

After COVID started, Dr. Agnes Kunkel started the 2023 Podcast, interviewing experts for their take on what life will be like in the year 2023. Listen to this episode in collaboration with Unleashed, produced by Umbrex, to know the brief highlights of our last year's episodes. 

Since Corona hit in 2020 and people had to stay at home, the world turned more and more to digital services of any kind. It is not surprising that in 2023 the use of the internet for mobile banking, investing and borrowing money has risen and is making financial services more accessible. Traditional banks and start-ups had to enhance the usage of technology to improve financial activities in a contactless world. Listen in this episode to Ole Rummel, talking about the opportunities and risks of Financial Technologies.

During the Corona pandemic several economies have been negatively affected, meanwhile big tech companies have been making an even bigger profit with the growing online market. Is it possible that big tech companies take over the financial industry? Would we see complete banks belonging to such big tech companies in the future? In part two of this threefold episode our guest Dr. Ole Rummel shares with us his views on the future of banks and if they would differ from the banks we’ve had for 800 years.

Central banks are responsible for monetary and financial stability in a country. The financial and payment systems work well when a central bank does. Like every other system central banks were affected with the pandemic recessions and did a big acceleration to a more advanced technical structure, but what other changes do we see there or can we predict for the future? Dr. Ole Rummel, Director of Macroeconomic Monetary Policy Management at The SEACEN Centre, answers us in this episode.

With much less pressure on transportation systems in 2020 due to significant drop in passenger numbers and the rising health concerns of the public, many changes were pushed into the market of transportation much sooner. In 2023 micro mobility is the new trend. The Marketplace will be more open for different players and for greener cleaner innovations. Listen on this episode to futurist Garry Golden and his vision for the transportation systems in both near and far future.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the aviation industry due to dramatic drop in demand for air transport passengers. In 2023, airports and airlines will have implemented new procedures for passenger safety and health, delivering a contactless, queue less, and fully sanitized end-to-end travel experience that is as automated as possible.

Getting a tasty sandwich delivered to your gate while waiting for boarding via an in-airport-app? – Listen to host Agnes Kunkel and guest Tomislav Lang, Founder of Lang Aviation Experts UG, discussing futuristic automation chances for the industry.

Public transport has been hit hard by COVID-19. With ridership significantly down, leading to considerable financial distress for public transport operators. The good news: there is growing evidence that public transport riders do not face higher infection risk than anyone else.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, most public transport operators have quickly stepped up and taken concrete action to make transit systems COVID-safe for staff and passengers. Paul Comfort, an expert on leadership, transportation infrastructure and trends, and former CEO of the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), explains how we must keep the momentum going to preserve the appeal of public transport, for the sake of public health, economic recovery, and environmental sustainability.

In 2023, companies and employees are no longer only working from the headquarters or their offices. Also, the way business partners collaborate has changed. Everyone in the business world is more aware of the depth and value, that each partner adds into their collaborative work. To know how and why collaboration became essential in 2023, listen to our episode with guest Heidi Gardner, the distinguished professor at Harvard Business School. 

Men and women are facing different realities in light of this pandemic. Even without a crisis, caring responsibilities usually fall heavily on women. The situation for single parents can be even more difficult, especially when having to juggle working from home and caring for children alone.

Host Agnes Kunkel and Titan Alon, Assistant Professor at UC San Diego for Economics, putting forward ideas for policymakers to take the gender perspective into account when it comes to making important decisions during and after the pandemic that will affect all our lives. And with fathers spending more time at home, it could be an opportunity for them to engage more in caring for their children.

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world, most organizations made a quick transition to a remote workforce. This has also created new security vulnerabilities. In 2023, attackers will still seek to exploit the gaps opened when telecommuting employees use insecure devices and networks. Listen to James Fair, Senior Vice President of Technical Operations of Executech, why security is one of the top priorities to consider while shifting to remote work and how to maintain awareness and overall work hygiene of all employees, for now and in the future.

Spontaneous visits at a restaurant are almost impossible. Tables have to be reserved at least one day in advance on the restaurant App, and you might even have to order and pay before you arrive. Digital menus are the new normal, and restaurants might even outsource their dishes. Is this going to be how restaurants will work in 2023? To gain more insights in our future listen to the Episode with Alison Pearlman, the brilliant thinker, writer and researcher in the area of restaurant business.

Often are our cities reshaped after experiences of pandemics, wars and other catastrophes. We believe COVID-19 came to accelerate changes, that were about to happen to our city lifestyles anyway. Cities will become more enjoyable with many entertainment and leisure options. During the pandemic we understood the importance of social life and we are about to see how this will impact life in the city.

A global crisis like COVID-19 can take an emotional toll and cause traumatic stress. Many people experienced a high level of emotional stress and anxiety out of fear to contract and spread the virus. Will some of those continue to have emotional and behavioral reactions in 2023? Listen to what host Agnes Kunkel and guest Sarah Baxter have to say, how symptoms of post-traumatic stress might affect medical workers and other people globally, and how to regain control of your life, if you experience the world as a dangerous place.

The popular model of working from home might dictate fashion trends in 2023. Knee-long Pantsuits and jogging pants could be our new favorites. Listen to what host Agnes Kunkel and her guest Sylvia Daun will discuss. Will the new Oktoberfest collection in 2023 be made of leather from apple peels? We will rediscover the real value of clothing: less shopping with more soul, sustainable but extraordinary.

In this Episode host Agnes Kunkel discusses with her guest Brigitta Wurnig, leadership coach for top executives, the overall restructuring happening inside companies, new skills that leaders and managers have to acquire, and to which extent will those reformations affect companies in 2023. Mindfulness practices, emotional intelligence will surely become focus points for companies to develop and maintain their position. For more insights click play and listen to our episode!

Covid-19 is not only a health issue, it is also of ethical concern. In this episode host Dr. Agnes Kunkel and her guest Stefan Hock discuss the triage among values we experience during this global pandemic. What will stay with us and what will be soon forgotten?

Ever thought about letting a personal Video-Animator plan your trip? In this episode host Dr. Agnes Kunkel and her guest Tamara Bojanic from Tara-Travel talk about how digital technologies and new health protocols will shape the future of travelling. Also, how expensive will our holidays be after Covid-19? For sure we will travel again, but it will not be the same.

In this episode we introduce you to our podcast and our host Dr. Agnes Kunkel. Agnes is the initiator of this podcast and in today’s issue she will tell you what we have to expect. We will talk about her motives, topics and her plans for this podcast.

2023 mankind will survive will be a podcast about positive transformation. This podcast will open a window to our daily life after Covid 19. Twice a week our guests will bring their personal view on life in spring 2023 on our podcast stage.

Why2023? and why man kind will survive? Listen to this episode to know the answers for those questions.