1 Human and 1 AI as unbeatable presenter duo
Welcome to the podcast in which human and artificial intelligence tell the most exciting tech stories – with a pinch of humor and plenty of inspiration.
Whether revolutionary start-ups, creative tech or brave visionaries, we tell the stories behind the scenes.
Humans bring the heart, AI provides analyses and every now and then an algorithm joke that nobody understands.
So: put on your headphones and get inspired – because with us, tech is not only exciting, but also entertaining.
Tech stories Podcast
Every week, a human and an AI take you on a fast-paced and exciting journey through the hidden corners of the tech world. You’ll discover how forgotten inventors, failed startups, or nerdy coincidences have changed the world – with a pinch of humor, a touch of drama, and absolutely no PowerPoint.
Whether it’s brilliant ideas born in a basement, code that saves the world, or patents no one ever used – we uncover the stories you definitely haven’t heard before, but will never forget.
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Positive Interactions
Being interested, expressing affection, giving appreciation, finding opportunities for agreement, empathizing, apologizing and using humor are good ingredients for building lasting…
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The Magic Ratio
In 1970, Dr. John Gottman conducted an interesting experiment: He observed married couples and how they argued in conflict situations. Nine…
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Motivation for Problem Solving
Threatening to punish or offering a reward? Which alternative is the best? According to Daniel Pink, none. For problems that require…
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Self-organize
No traffic light, no traffic signs, no road markings. The example shows our great ability to self-organize. We sometimes tend to…
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100 Humans
I set out to find a reference to confirm that positive interactions can boost performance… and I found it: on Netflix.…
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The power of positive interactions
A study published in the Harvard Business Review in 2004 shows how positive interactions are crucial for innovation. In a publication…
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The Coffee Problem
He made his coffee of instant coffee grounds, sugar, milk, and water, just like me. He used a large mug and…
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Do what you love or love what you do?
“I hated every minute of the training, but I said don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life…
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Two-Pizza Rule
Created by Jeff Bezos, this rule states that any innovation/task force team should not be larger than eight team members—enough to…
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Humorous twist
Inspiring insights on Tech, Business and Life
Ferdinand Huber has spent his professional life working as an industrial engineering manager, and operations excellence consultant for High-Tech companies, leading teams and projects in a dozen countries.
“Corporate standards may seem complex and intimidating. I am convinced, however, that innovation is simple… so simple that everyone can do it. The idea of getting better every day is fascinating and the development of people is a lasting source of joy.”
He holds a Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Mato Grosso (Brazil) and an Master Degree in Management of Science and Engineering from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China).
pure Inspiration and insights
Tech Stories is a storytelling podcast that uncovers the hidden human stories behind the technologies we use every day. Each episode takes listeners on a journey through the lives of inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries whose ideas changed the course of history—often despite facing skepticism, rejection, or failure. From the barcode and the shipping container to Linux and artificial intelligence, the podcast explores not just how technology works, but why it matters, how it reshaped society, and what it teaches us about innovation, creativity, and the courage to challenge conventional thinking. Presented in a unique dialogue between a human host and an AI co-host, Tech Stories offers a fresh perspective on the inventions that quietly transformed the world.
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