This week on the show we discuss Artemis II’s 10-day crewed mission around the Moon as a major milestone and a human factors reality check. From core issues of living and working in Orion’s cramped space—limited privacy, disrupted sleep, fatigue, team dynamics, autonomy, tight workload, and the gap between engineering…
Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby for a live recording on April 16th, 2026, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.
Human Factors Cast episode 318 (recorded April 2, 2026) - This week, Nick Roome is joined by Megan Michaels to recap SXSW 2026 (March 12–18 in Austin) and its dominant themes, especially AI’s real-world impact, ethics, and the growing need to make “the human piece” explicit. Megan describes SXSW as…
Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Meghan Michaels for a live recording on March 19th, 2026, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.
Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Meghan Michaels for a live recording on March 19th, 2026, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.
In this episode, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby shift from AI back to space, using two moon-related stories to frame human factors risks. We discuss proposals for monthly lunar landings by 2027 and argue that higher cadence turns engineering success into a human performance problem involving fatigue, procedural drift, maintenance…
Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby for a live recording on March 19th, 2026, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.
Nick Roome and Barry Kirby discuss NASA’s Artemis program overhaul, including a 2028 target for the first crewed lunar landing, added testing to reduce risk from complex first-time operations, a 2027 mission placing at least one lunar lander into low Earth orbit, and testing Axiom Space’s new spacesuit, alongside reflections…
Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby for a live recording on March 5th, 2026, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.
This week we discuss AI’s indirect effects on work and mental health, plus a major update on US air traffic control modernization. We cover “AI replacement dysfunction,” described as stress, anxiety, insomnia, and identity loss driven by the narrative that AI will make workers obsolete, and debate whether it reflects…
Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby for a live recording on February 19th, 2026, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.
EOMM - Why it matters Marvel Rivals Matchmaking has been criticized for strategically placing players in matches. Flow Theory, might explain why companies may use this type of matchmaking to keep players engaged. #UX #MarvelRivals #HumanFactors #UXP #Gaming #Psychology #Design #Marvel #6.5 #rivals #flowstate
Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby in Episode 314 of Human Factors Cast! In this live-recorded episode, the focus is on artificial intelligence (AI) and its unavoidable presence in human factors and UX. The duo dives deep into security, trust, and teamwork between humans and AI. You'll also hear the…
Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby for a live recording on February 5th, 2026, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.
Ever wonder why CE33’s parry system feels challenging? Here’s how the devs intentionally altered player expectations of parry systems to deliver a unique and rewarding combat parry system! #clairobscur #clairobscurexpedition33 #expedition33 #gaming #e33 #userexperience #ux #uxdesign #ui
In this episode of Human Factors Cast, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby dive into the latest and greatest from CES 2026. You'll hear about the most exciting and disappointing new tech, from AI missteps to innovative modular repairable headphones. Learn about the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI in consumer…
Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby for a live recording on January 20th, 2025, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.
In this episode of Human Factors Cast, hosts Nick Roome and Barry Kirby discuss ten UX design trends projected for 2026. Major topics include the increasing importance of explainable AI, the future of voice interfaces, the evolution of augmented reality from prototypes to practical applications, and the rise of dynamic,…
Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby for a live recording on January 8th, 2025, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.
In this episode of Human Factors Cast, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby delve into the work-life trends for 2025-2026, as reported by Glassdoor. Why does leadership trust continue to decline? How are layoffs shaping psychological safety? What is the role of AI in employee satisfaction? They also share their unique…
Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby for a live recording on December 12th, 2025, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.
This week on Human Factors Cast, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby dive into how AI is reshaping human factors and UX roles. First, we discuss seven emerging jobs due to AI, such as AI decision auditor and transparency designer. We debate which roles are actually new versus functions human factors…
Human Factors Cast is back for another live recording! Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby for a live recording on November 28th, 2025, as they return to the studio to talk about the latest in human factors, UX, and technology.