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What's Next with Philip Meissner

What's Next with Philip Meissner

Written by: Philip Meissner
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What’s Next brings together builders, thinkers and leaders whose work matters.

From Berlin to Bangalore, Lagos to San Francisco, the podcast explores how technology and thought leadership change how we

work, govern, and build.​

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Each episode focuses on one idea that matters. Clear enough to explain over dinner, solid enough to stand up in the boardroom.

Global perspectives, sharp thinking, and insights designed to improve decision quality.​

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What’s next. Building the Future.

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Episodes
  • The Geothermal Bottleneck: Who Controls the Future of Energy?

    The Geothermal Bottleneck: Who Controls the Future of Energy?
    Feb 24 2026
    Unlimited energy is just 10 kilometers away. So why don’t we have it?In this episode, deep-tech entrepreneur Max Werner, founder of Hades Mining, explains why geothermal could rival coal in power output and why it still isn’t commercially viable.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why the 10km barrier is holding geothermal backThe $500 million cost problem behind deep drillingWhy drilling speed determines everythingHow laser technology could change the gameWhy energy independence is now a geopolitical issueThe world doesn’t lack energy. It lacks affordable access. If that changes, the global power balance changes with it.Watch the full episode to understand what’s blocking unlimited energy and who might break through first.Timestamps:00:48 Why Geothermal Could Be a Game Changer01:20 How Deep Drilling Unlocks Earth’s Heat02:00 The Challenges of Going 10 Kilometers Down03:34 The Full Vision of Scalable Geothermal Energy04:50 Centralized or Decentralized Energy Model05:41 Europe’s Critical Minerals Wake-Up Call08:13 Why Drilling Costs Block Progress09:29 Connecting Geothermal and Critical Minerals10:47 How the Fiber Laser Drill Works13:21 Best Geographies for Geothermal14:54 When Geothermal Becomes Mainstream16:00 The Biggest Myth About Geothermal16:41 Germany’s Geothermal Acceleration Act18:26 The Future of Surgical Mining21:13 Europe’s Untapped Critical Minerals22:53 Lessons from a Deep Tech Founder25:07 Pain Tolerance in Entrepreneurship27:25 The Reality of Building in Deep Tech29:05 A Proud NATO Moment30:23 Optimism for Europe’s Future Connect with Philip Meissner:linkedin.com/in/pmeissner Connect with Max Werner:linkedin.com/in/drwerner"What’s Next with Philip Meissner“A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast!#GeothermalEnergy #UnlimitedEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #DeepTech #EnergyIndependence #DrillingTechnology #RenewableEnergy #CriticalMinerals #EnergyInnovation #ClimateTech #FutureOfEnergy #SustainableEnergy #EnergySecurity #Geopolitics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    31 mins
  • Highlights: Ian Bremmer: How Algorithms Reshape Global Power

    Highlights: Ian Bremmer: How Algorithms Reshape Global Power
    Feb 17 2026

    We’ve curated a 7-minute segment packed with Ian Bremmer’s core insight on why today’s power shift isn’t about infrastructure, but about algorithms reshaping human identity and behavior at a speed and scale we’ve never seen before.

    • Listen to the full episode now!
    • Youtube: https://youtu.be/7ps7_z0JyvU
    • Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ian-bremmer-how-algorithms-reshape-global-power/id1793306908?i=1000749012234
    • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XUnRmCAH11o8GA2JAiyhf?si=8bf569287fea423b

    "What’s Next with Philip Meissner“

    A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast!

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    8 mins
  • Ian Bremmer: How Algorithms Reshape Global Power

    Ian Bremmer: How Algorithms Reshape Global Power
    Feb 10 2026

    Power no longer starts with governments. It starts with algorithms.

    In this episode, Ian Bremmer, founder and president of Eurasia Group, explains how power in the 21st century is shifting away from states and toward the companies and systems that program human behavior. Drawing on decades of advising world leaders and CEOs, Bremmer argues this change is unprecedented in speed, scale, and impact on humanity.


    You’ll learn:

    • Why tech companies now hold power once reserved for governments
    • How algorithms shape identity, behavior, and social order
    • What this shift means for global stability and leadership
    • The biggest mistake leaders are making in today’s power transition


    If you want to understand who really controls power today — and where it’s headed next — this conversation is essential.


    Timestamps:

    01:07 Do tech CEOs now rival state power

    02:35 Digital sovereignty and algorithmic control

    04:20 Why this power shift is unprecedented

    06:03 Will governments regain control

    08:00 Algorithms as the force reshaping power

    11:11 Is the rules-based global order collapsing

    14:57 Is US policy weakening America vs. China

    17:52 India’s role in the emerging power balance

    20:56 Leadership lessons from the Global Risk Report

    27:27 Navigating power personally

    30:19 Habits for surviving a chaotic world

    34:14 Optimism about the future

    Connect with Philip Meissner:

    linkedin.com/in/pmeissner


    Connect with Ian Bremmer:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianbremmer/


    "What’s Next with Philip Meissner“

    A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast!


    #PowerShift #AlgorithmicPower #AIandSociety #TechPower #GlobalPower #Geopolitics #DigitalSovereignty #Algorithms #FutureOfPower #PoliticalRisk #AIInfluence #TechVsGovernment #GlobalOrder #HumanBehavior #IanBremmer

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    36 mins
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