Talking Trends

Get to grips with the ideas and technologies transforming the world around us with Talking Trends.

From the world of business to geopolitics, architecture to artificial intelligence each episode features an industry specialist discussing the trends they see around them with the Deans of IE University.

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Misinformation, Deepfakes, and the Future of AI

Can we trust anything in the age of AI and deepfakes? Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s first Minister of Digital Affairs, sits down with Ikhlaq Sidhu to explore digital trust and how to combat misinformation. Head to our website for more knowledge-driven content. Don't forget to follow us on: YouTube X LinkedIn...

Jan 15, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 7

AI, Creativity, and Design

How can we spark creativity in our work? Stefan Kiefer, Founder of Hongkong Studios, sits down with David Goodman to discuss handling pressure, how meditation helps his work, and AI’s impact on the arts. Head to our website for more knowledge-driven content. Don't forget to follow us on: YouTube X LinkedIn...

Jan 15, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Populism & the Media

What is driving the surge of nationalist movements in Europe and beyond? Roger Cohen, Chief of the New York Times Paris Bureau, sits down with Manuel Muñiz to discuss the rise of populism and the media’s role in the increasing discontent with the global order. Head to our website for more knowledge-driven content. Don't forget to follow us on: YouTube X LinkedIn...

Jul 24, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Conflict & Geopolitics

Conflict has been placed firmly at the top of the international agenda in recent months and years. Comfort Ero, President of International Crisis Group, sits down with Manuel Muñiz to discuss the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, the future of Taiwan, and how lasting peace can be built. Head to our website for more knowledge-driven content. Don't forget to follow us on: YouTube X LinkedIn...

May 10, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Happiness & Purpose

Happiness and purpose. We spend a lot of time chasing them. But do we really know what they are? Best-selling author Arthur Brooks sits down with Lee Newman to discuss finding purpose in your life and happiness in the workplace. Head to our website for more knowledge-driven content. Don't forget to follow us on: YouTube X LinkedIn...

May 10, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Transatlantic Relations

The relationship between the US and Europe has rarely been as scrutinized as it is right now. Heather Conley, President of the German Marshall Fund, and Manuel Muñiz discuss the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the future of NATO, and the evolving situation in the Indo-Pacific. Head to our website for more knowledge-driven content. Don't forget to follow us on: YouTube X LinkedIn...

May 10, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Architecture & Sustainability

What are the transformative trends and technologies in architecture today? In the first of our Talking Trends series, UNStudio founder Ben van Berkel sits down with David Goodman to delve into sustainability’s evolving role in architecture and the integration of AI in design processes. Head to our website for more knowledge-driven content. Don't forget to follow us on: YouTube X LinkedIn...

May 10, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 1