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June 24, 2022

HFES Presidential Town Hall (June 2022) | Bonus Episode

Join us on Friday, June 24 at 1pm ET for our next HFES Presidential Town Hall. HFES President Christopher Reid and HFES President-Elect Carolyn Sommerich will be joined by Thomas Albin and Farzan Sasangohar along with Human Factors Cast host Nick Roome for an hour long podcast discussing latest HF/E…

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June 23, 2022

E249 - Let's Talk About Google's Sentient AI

This week on the show, we talk about how a Google engineer claimed their AI was “Sentient” AI. We also answer some questions from the community about research Ethics and presenting information to the public, the pros and cons of going to grad school for HCI/UX/Human Factors, and proofreading reports.…

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June 23, 2022

E249 (LIVE) - Let's Talk About Google's Sentient AI

Episode Link:https://www.humanfactorscast.media/249 Recorded live on June 23rd, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby. News: Google places an engineer on leave after claiming its AI is sentient https://www.engadget.com/google-ai-lamda-blake-lemoine-212412967.html Image Source: Pexels Support us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hfactorspodcast Merchandise Store: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/p/Store/ Human Factors Cast Socials: Twitch: https://twitch.tv/HumanFactorsCast…

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June 17, 2022

E248 (LIVE) - Is society ready for AI to make ethical decisions?

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/248 Recorded live on June 16th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. News: Researchers study society’s readiness for AI ethical decision makin https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/71302 Image Source: Pexels Support us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hfactorspodcast Merchandise Store: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/p/Store/ Human Factors Cast Socials: Twitch: https://twitch.tv/HumanFactorsCast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HumanFactorsCast…

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June 16, 2022

E248 - Is Society Ready For AI to Make Ethical Decisions?

This week on the show, we talk about a new study on society’s readiness for AI ethical decision making. We also answer some questions from the community about how to deal with ‘know it alls’, what to do in a horrible interview experience, and discuss the merits of SEO being…

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June 15, 2022

HFES Presidential Town Hall – June 2022

Join us on Friday, June 24 at 1pm ET for our next HFES Presidential Town Hall. HFES President Christopher Reid and HFES President-Elect Carolyn Sommerich will be joined by Thomas Albin and Farzan Sasangohar along with Human Factors Cast host Nick Roome for an hour long podcast discussing latest HF/E…

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June 14, 2022

Human Factors Weekly News (06/14/2022) | #shorts

#humanfactors #psychology #news #google #engineer #ai #remotelearning #children #pointofview #worldview

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June 9, 2022

E247 - TRB's New Tool for Airport Construction Safety and Phasing Plans

This week on the show, we talk about the Transportation Research Board’s new Construction Safety and Phasing Plans tool. We also answer some questions from the community about UX Research being recession proof, how much internships add to your ability to qualify for full-time roles, and discuss the questions you…

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June 9, 2022

E247 (LIVE) - TRB's New Tool for Airport Construction Safety and Phasing Plans

Episode Link:https://www.humanfactorscast.media/247 Recorded live on June 9th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast - on HFES - The Presidents Perspective - An interview with Chris Reid https://blubrry.com/1202/85648331/hfes-the-presidents-perspective-an-interview-with-chris-reid/ News: Construction Safety and Phasing Plans ACRP…

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June 8, 2022

Human Factors Weekly News (06/08/2022) | #shorts

#humanfactors #psychology #news #gunsafety #ai #ethics #transit #Decisionmaking

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May 26, 2022

Ergonomics and Human Factors Conference 2022 Recap | #EHF2022 | Bonus Episode

This week on the show we sit down with Barry Kirby to discuss the Ergonomics and Human Factors conference (#EHF2022) put on by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors in the UK. Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/EHF2022-Recap Recorded in May, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. Check out…

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May 25, 2022

Human Factors Weekly News (05/24/22)

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May 20, 2022

Ergonomics and Human Factors Conference 2022 (#EHF2022) Recap

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/EHF2022-Recap Recorded in May, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast - on their EHF coverage: https://www.1202podcast.com/EHF2022-Review Special thank you to everyone who participated in this conference recap: Aimee Ferguson Becky Charles Filip…

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May 19, 2022

E246 - Let's Kiss in VR

This week on the show, we talk about how new technology will allow us to feel sensations in and around our mouth, We also answer some questions from the community about lucrative sectors in HF/UX/HCI, our ideal work environments, and what to do if there’s a conflict between previous experience…

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May 19, 2022

E246 - Let's Kiss in VR (Livestream)

Recorded live on May 19th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby. News: VR Researchers Have Basically Figured Out How to Simulate the Feel of Kisses https://gizmodo.com/vr-researches-simulate-kisses-with-ultrasonic-transduce-1848849489 Image Source: Pexels Follow Barry: https://twitter.com/Baz_k Follow Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome Follow Blake: https://www.instagram.com/dontpanicux/ Join us on Discord:https://go.humanfactorscast.media/Dis... Human Factors Cast Merchandise Store: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/p/...…

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May 12, 2022

E245 - Human Robot Interaction will Change the Food Industry

This week on the show, we talk about how Human Robot Interaction will change the food industry. We also answer some questions from the community about combating disinformation through Human Factors/HCI/UX, preparing for graduate school if gaining research experience isn’t an option, and the struggle we all have with scope…

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May 12, 2022

E245 - Human Robot Interaction will Change the Food Industry

Recorded live on May 12th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby. News: From Butcher Bots to Robo Burger Flippers: 6 Ways the Food Industry's Turning to Tech in 2022 https://gizmodo.com/from-butcher-bots-to-robo-burger-flippers-6-ways-the-f-1848845541 Image Source: Pexels Follow Barry: https://twitter.com/Baz_k Follow Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome Follow Blake: https://www.instagram.com/dontpanicux/ Join us on Discord:https://go.humanfactorscast.media/Dis... Human Factors…

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May 6, 2022

E244 - Fixing Humanity's Broken Risk Perception to Save the Planet

This week on the show, we talk about humanity’s broken risk perception and how it is reversing global progress in (what the UN is calling) a ‘spiral of self-destruction’. We also answer some questions from the community about being lowballed in compensation from internship opportunities, what to do if you’re…

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May 5, 2022

E244 - Fixing Humanity's Broken Risk Perception to Save the Planet (Livestream)

Episode Link:https://www.humanfactorscast.media/244 Recorded live on May 5th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby. News: Humanity’s broken risk perception is reversing global progress in a ‘spiral of self-destruction’, finds new UN report https://www.undrr.org/news/humanitys-broken-risk-perception-reversing-global-progress-spiral-self-destruction-finds-new Image Source: UNDRR Pexels Follow Barry: https://twitter.com/Baz_k Follow Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome Follow Blake: https://www.instagram.com/dontpanicux/ Join us on…

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April 29, 2022

E243 - How Human Factors Can Help Pilots Catch A Rocket Booster in Mid-Air

This week on the show, we talk about how a helicopter will attempt to catch a rocket booster in midair. We also answer some questions from the community about the reality of what the day-to-day is like for a UX designer/researcher, changing career paths to UX Research, and our thoughts…

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April 28, 2022

E243 - How Human Factors Can Help Pilots Catch A Rocket Booster in Mid-Air (Livestream)

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/243 Recorded live on April 28th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. News: A Helicopter Will Try to Catch a Rocket Booster in Midair https://spectrum.ieee.org/rocket-booster-rocket-lab Image Source: Pexels Follow Barry: https://twitter.com/Baz_k Follow Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome Follow Blake: https://www.instagram.com/dontpanicux/ Join us on Discord:https://go.humanfactorscast.media/Discord Human Factors Cast Merchandise Store:…

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April 22, 2022

E242 - How Top Reviews Help Sway Consumer Decisions

This week on the show, we talk about how top reviews sway consumer decision-making. We also answer some questions from the community about representation in UX research, transitioning into the HF field and getting a mentor, and how to apply for jobs. Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/242 Recorded live on April 21st,…

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April 21, 2022

E242 - How Top Reviews Help Sway Consumer Decisions (Livestream)

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/242 Recorded live on April 14th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. | News: Study finds top reviews, not average ratings, sway consumer decision-making https://www.usf.edu/business/news/articles/220407-average-rating-research-denny-yin-usf-muma.aspx Image Source: Pexels Follow Barry: https://twitter.com/Baz_k Follow Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome Follow Blake: https://www.instagram.com/dontpanicux/ Join us on Discord:https://go.humanfactorscast.media/Discord Human Factors Cast Merchandise Store:…

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April 15, 2022

E241 - How Giving Paramedics Jetpacks can Stop People from Dying

This week on the show, we talk about how paramedics might use jetpacks in the near future to save people’s lives. We also answer some questions from the community about how to push back on developer suggestions, advice for conducting asynchronous activities, and red flags considering research turnaround time. Episode…

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