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Human Factors Cast Episodes

March 22, 2024

E300 - Navigating the Future: From Accessible Gaming to AI's Creative…

In this episode, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby, explore the burgeoning world of gaming accessibility tools, envisaging their broader applications beyond gaming, and ponder the implications of AI surpassing humans in creativity t...

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Feb. 23, 2024

E299 - Checking in on AI, and HF across new industries

In this lively episode of Human Factors Cast, the hosts, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby, traverse different industries discussing the potential and existing implications of human factors and AI. The conversation turns into a dis...

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Jan. 26, 2024

E298 - Evaluating the Impact of Tech Layoffs & Innovations from CES 2…

In this episode, we dive deep into the current crisis of tech layoffs, linking it to AI advancements and possible overlooked responsibilities. The discussion criticizes top tech companies for their unsustainable reliance on A...

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Jan. 12, 2024

E297 - Another Format Change

Join us in episode 297 as we delve into exciting changes to our podcast format, aimed at fostering more community-driven discussions. We discuss various human factors trends currently in the news, such as the post office's us...

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Dec. 26, 2023

The Human (Factor) in the Neurodivergent Experience (ft. Nick Roome) …

In today’s episode of Safe and Effective we are featuring an excerpt of the previously recorded Human Factors Cast show in which Nick Roome and our host Heidi Mehrzad shared their personal experiences living with ADHD and AuD...

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Dec. 15, 2023

E296 - Our Turn to Talk About The Cybertruck

In this episode of Human Factors Cast, join host Nick Roome and co-hosts Barry Kirby and Heidi Mehrzad as they dive deep into the world of Tesla's Cybertruck. They explore the unique design and features of Elon Musk's brainch...

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Dec. 1, 2023

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Oct. 13, 2023

E295 - The Dark Side of Quick Wins

This week on the show, we discuss the potential pitfalls of quick wins and the importance of mastering essential skills in UX research. Don't miss out on this insightful episode! #podcast #UXresearch #quickwins #skills #communityquestions #HFtravelingjobs #researchquestions #recordings #insights

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Sept. 22, 2023

E294 - Designing for Frustration in Games

This week's episode discusses delightful and frustrating UX in video games. We also debate prioritizing intuitive and minimalist UX/UI design, or embracing detailed and comprehensive design in video games. #UX #VideoGames #CommunityQuestions #Research #Podcast

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Sept. 8, 2023

E293 - Neurorights for Brain-Computer Interfaces

This week, we delve into the fascinating topic of how new neurotechnology is challenging the boundaries of mental privacy. We also address community questions on HF traveling jobs, crafting research questions, and the length of time researchers keep their recordings. …

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Sept. 1, 2023

E292 - Twitter, X, and Trust

This week on the show, we discuss The Twitter X dilemma: Trust as a finite resource in UX. We also address community questions on safe artifacts for a portfolio, convincing stakeholders, and conducting impactful discovery research. Tune in for valuable …

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Aug. 25, 2023

E291 - Let's Speculate About Regulations for Commercial Human Spacefl…

This week on the show, we discuss the FAA's launch of a new committee to explore regulations for commercial human spaceflight. We also address community questions on interviewing for Human Factors roles, pursuing Human Factors jobs with a MA degree, …

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Aug. 4, 2023

E290 - Emotional Edifices

This week on the show, we discuss the impact of city design on driving decisions and emotions. We also provide advice on interviewing for Human Factors roles, whether it's a good time to pursue a career as a UX Designer, …

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July 28, 2023

E289 - The Human Factors of the Titan Submersible

This week, we discuss the Titan Disaster, Stockton vs Scott, and the role of "Human Factors" in Failure. We also address questions from the community about working with Product Owners or Project Managers, the job market for UK researchers moving …

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July 21, 2023

HFES Presidential Town Hall (July 2023) | Bonus Episode

Join us for our next HFES Presidential Town Hall on Friday, July 14 at 12pm ET. HFES President Carolyn Sommerich will be joined by Human Factors Cast host Nick Roome for an hour-long podcast discussing latest HF/E industry news and …

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July 14, 2023

E288 - Antisocial Architecture

This episode explores the impact of urban design on social inequality and discusses implementing user research, interview skills, and overcoming failure. Tune in and join the conversation. #urban design #social inequality #user research #interview skills #failure #podcast #community #conversation #designindustry

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June 30, 2023

E287 - Is Apple's Vision Pro the Future of Mixed Reality?

This week on the podcast, we cover "Apple Vision Pro: Here’s everything you need to know." Additionally, we answer questions from the community related to workplace struggles, essential UX stats, and ethical considerations for UX researchers participating in research. #AppleVisionPro …

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June 23, 2023

E286 - What if you could talk to NPCs?

On this week's episode, we dive into NVIDIA's generative AI that allows gamers to engage in conversation with NPCs, and our community's questions about their experience with HF and thoughts on voice agents and user interfaces. Learn about exciting advancements …

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June 2, 2023

E285 - Tech Placebos: All Hype, No Help

On this week's episode, we discuss the dangers of blind trust in enhancement technologies, and the risks that can come with using them. We also take some time to answer questions submitted by our community, including topics like whether product …

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May 26, 2023

E284 - A Chief Trust Officer Could be a User Centered Superpower

This week's podcast episode introduces the role of a chief trust officer and dives into community questions such as how to know if UI/UX design is the right fit, validating leadership ideas, and UX researchers taking on non-UX related work. …

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May 19, 2023

FDA Human Factors Regulatory Roundup - Safe and Effective

In the premiere episode of Safe and Effective we bring you an exciting blend of regulatory insights and live interviews from this years HFES Healthcare Symposium in Orlando, Florida. In our first regulatory roundup segment ev...

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May 19, 2023

E283 - Surviving Deep Space Missions

This week on the show, we discuss the importance of recreating exact Earth-like conditions for deep space missions to survive, according to scientists. Additionally, we answer community questions about human factors in different countries, switching from senior UX research to …

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May 13, 2023

Human Factors Cast Roundtable (Preview)

Join us as Frank Lacson hosts our first Roundtable! This podcast episode explores the relationship between technology and human limitations, discussing topics such as exoskeletons, human modification, and the use of technolog...

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April 28, 2023

E282 - Road Rage Meets Robo-Cars

Discover how road rage affects your driving and the potential impact on self-driving cars in this week's podcast episode. Our community questions include where to find real projects to work for free, explaining UX Research to middle school students, and …

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