Plot

"Being Digi-Sapiens" is an original documentary series presented by Discovery Channel and sponsored by Huawei, featuring Simone Giertz as she embarks on a journey across Europe to explore the transformative power of digital technology. Blending the spontaneity of quirky tech vlogs with the depth of documentary storytelling, each episode uncovers how innovation is reshaping the way we connect-to ourselves, to each other, and to the world around us. From a smart home in Bonn that redefines personal wellness, to a cutting-edge sports and health lab in Helsinki, and a historic hospital in Barcelona embracing the digital age, Simone investigates how technology is enhancing self-discovery, fitness, and healthcare. She then ventures into Malaga, where digital tools break language barriers in traditional markets, explores how rural 5G in Hainfeld is strengthening communities, and steps inside an Amsterdam logistics center where humans and robots work side by side. Finally, she journeys to the frontlines of environmental innovation, from AI-powered weather predictions in Tampere, to extreme 5G deployment in remote Finland, and drone technologies combating wildfires in Athens. With each stop, "Being Digi-Sapiens" asks the fundamental question: Can digital innovation truly keep us more connected-to ourselves, to each other, and to the natural world?