Mind the Progress Congress 2020: Podcast Edition

The Mind the Progress congress, an annual event organized by Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft in collaboration with nextMedia.Hamburg, transitioned to a podcast format in 2020 to maintain discourse on digital transformation during the pandemic. The initiative serves as a platform for the creative industries to explore complex societal challenges, specifically focusing on the implications of rapid digitization in the modern age.

The podcast series addresses critical themes such as opinion-shaping, decision-making, institutional accountability, and the identification of misinformation. By engaging a diverse panel of experts—including sociologists, philosophers, design anthropologists, and behavioral design specialists—the program seeks to define the role of the creative sector in navigating these digital-era dilemmas. Notable contributors to the series include Prof. Dr. Harald Welzer, Dr. Holly Robbins, and Dr. Carsten Brosda, the Senator for Culture and Media of the City of Hamburg.

Published on a weekly basis, the podcast provides an accessible alternative to the traditional congress format, ensuring that industry professionals and the public remain informed about the intersection of technology and society. The project underscores the commitment of Hamburg’s creative organizations to fostering ongoing dialogue regarding the ethical and practical challenges posed by the digital landscape.