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June 22, 2023

E286 (LIVE) - What if you could talk to NPCs?

E286 (LIVE) - What if you could talk to NPCs?

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/286 Recorded live on June 22nd, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby. News: NVIDIA's generative AI lets gamers converse with NPCs https://www.engadget.com/generative-ai-can-help-bring-tomorrows-gaming-npcs-to-life-163037183.html?src=rss&guccounter=1 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 LinkedIn:…

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June 1, 2023

E285 - Tech Placebos: All Hype, No Help

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 management is cannibalizing UXR, whether it's worth taking a job…

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June 1, 2023

E285 (LIVE) - Tech Placebos: All Hype, No Help

E285 (LIVE) - Tech Placebos: All Hype, No Help

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/285 Recorded live on June 1st, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby and others. News: Blind trust in enhancement technologies encourages risk-taking even if the tech is a sham https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/blind-trust-in-enhancement-technologies-encourages-risk-taking-even-if-the-tech-is-a-sham Image Source: Stable Diffusion 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/…

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May 25, 2023

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

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. Tune in for expert insights and advice. Recorded live on…

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May 25, 2023

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

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

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/284 Recorded live on May 25, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby. News: Introducing the chief trust officer https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/05/15/1073025/introducing-the-chief-trust-officer/ Image Source: Stable Diffusion 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Twitter:…

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May 18, 2023

E283 - Surviving Deep Space Missions

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 human factors, and tips for attending your first in-person conference.…

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May 18, 2023

E283 (LIVE) - Surviving Deep Space Missions

E283 (LIVE) - Surviving Deep Space Missions

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/283 Recorded live on May 18th, 2023, and hosted by Nick Roome with Kate Preston and Barry Kirby. News: Deep Space Missions Must Recreate Exact Earth-Like Conditions to Survive, Scientists Argue https://gizmodo.com/deep-space-missions-recreate-earth-like-conditions-1850328715 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…

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April 27, 2023

E282 - Road Rage Meets Robo-Cars

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 seeking guidance when feeling lost. Tune in now! Recorded live…

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April 27, 2023

E282 (LIVE) - Road Rage Meets Robo-Cars

E282 (LIVE) - Road Rage Meets Robo-Cars

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/282 Recorded live on April 27th, 2024, hosted by Nick Roome, with Heidi Mehrzad. News: How road rage really affects your driving – and the self-driving cars of the future https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/?newsItem=8a1785d88747430f018770a12e196114 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…

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April 20, 2023

E281 - Disney's Robots Get Emotional: As If We Needed More Drama at Theme Parks

E281 - Disney's Robots Get Emotional: As If We Needed More Drama at Theme Parks

This week on the podcast, we explore relatable robotics at Disney in Once More, With Feeling. Our community questions are also answered, including the exciting UX projects we've worked on and the best methods for finding a mentor. Plus, we dive into the use of AI models like ChatGPT in…

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April 20, 2023

E281 - Disney's Robots Get Emotional: As If We Needed More Drama at Theme Parks

E281 - Disney's Robots Get Emotional: As If We Needed More Drama at Theme Parks

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/281 Recorded live on April 20, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby. News: Once More, With Feeling: Exploring Relatable Robotics at Disney https://spectrum.ieee.org/disney-robot-indestructibles 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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April 13, 2023

E280 - Robots will Teach Kids in the Future

E280 - Robots will Teach Kids in the Future

In this podcast episode, we discuss an interesting study that suggests preschoolers may prefer learning from a competent robot over an incompetent human. Plus, we tackle some community questions about handling stakeholders who ignore UXR feedback, coping with lost Zoom recordings, and navigating antagonistic CX relationships. Recorded live on April…

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April 13, 2023

E280 (LIVE) - Robots will Teach Kids in the Future

E280 (LIVE) - Robots will Teach Kids in the Future

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/280 Recorded live on April 13th, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome, with guests Barry Kirby. News: Preschoolers prefer to learn from a competent robot than an incompetent human https://www.concordia.ca/news/stories/2023/03/28/preschoolers-prefer-to-learn-from-a-competent-robot-than-an-incompetent-human-concordia-study-shows.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:…

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April 6, 2023

E279 - BCIs Pose a Threat to Mental Privacy

E279 - BCIs Pose a Threat to Mental Privacy

On this episode of the podcast, we explore the potential privacy concerns surrounding wearable brain devices. Plus, we tackle some of the community's burning questions, including advice for neurodivergent researchers and tips for onboarding a new team member. live on April 6th, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby.…

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April 6, 2023

E279 (LIVE) - BCIs Pose a Threat to Mental Privacy

E279 (LIVE) - BCIs Pose a Threat to Mental Privacy

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/279 Recorded live on April 6th, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby. News: Wearable Brain Devices Will Challenge Our Mental Privacy https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wearable-brain-devices-will-challenge-our-mental-privacy/ 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 LinkedIn:…

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March 30, 2023

E278 - Work Is Changing. Are You?

E278 - Work Is Changing. Are You?

In this podcast episode, we dive into The Future of Work 2023 Report and explore its implications. Additionally, we provide valuable advice on dealing with defensive and uncooperative product owners and developers, feeling hopeless, and burnout for 13-year senior designers. Tune in for insightful discussions and practical solutions. Recorded live…

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March 30, 2023

E278 (LIVE) - Work Is Changing. Are You?

E278 (LIVE) - Work Is Changing. Are You?

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/278 Recorded live on March 30th, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome and Blake Arnsdorff. News: The Future of Work 2023 Report https://www.infosys.com/services/digital-workplace-services/nextatwork.html?utm_source=infosys_hub&utm_medium=main 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Twitter:…

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March 23, 2023

E277 - What is the point of user stories?

E277 - What is the point of user stories?

On this week's episode, our main topic is user stories - exploring the importance of making these effective to use. We also engage with our community and answer their questions on topics like struggling to find UX research opportunities for beginners, quitting jobs, and the intersection of UX Research and…

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March 23, 2023

E277 (LIVE) - What is the point of user stories?

E277 (LIVE) - What is the point of user stories?

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/277 Recorded live on March 23rd, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby. News: As a user, I don't want to https://uxdesign.cc/as-a-user-i-dont-want-to-973990a30158 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast…

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March 16, 2023

E276 - Time-Traveling with Augmented Reality

E276 - Time-Traveling with Augmented Reality

This week's episode of our podcast features a discussion on a VR startup working on memory replay tech. We also respond to various community inquiries, including tips on dealing with stakeholders who don't understand qualitative research. Join us for insights and answers! Recorded live on March 16, 2023, and hosted…

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March 16, 2023

E276 (LIVE) - Time-Traveling with Augmented Reality

E276 (LIVE) - Time-Traveling with Augmented Reality

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/276 Recorded live on March 16, 2023, and hosted by Nick Roome, along with Barry Kirby. News: VR Startup Working on Tech to "Replay" Memories https://futurism.com/the-byte/vr-startup-replay-memories 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:…

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March 9, 2023

E275 - AI-nt No Stoppin' Us Now

E275 - AI-nt No Stoppin' Us Now

This week on the show, we talk about 8 Signs That the AI 'Revolution' Is Spinning Out of Control. We also answer some questions from the community about AI replacing the need for UX researchers, asking for a raise 60 days in, and losing your way as a researcher. Subscribe…

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March 9, 2023

E275 (LIVE) - AI-nt No Stoppin' Us Now

E275 (LIVE) - AI-nt No Stoppin' Us Now

Episode Link:https://www.humanfactorscast.media/275 Recorded live on March 9th, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. 8 Signs That the AI 'Revolution' Is Spinning Out of Control https://gizmodo.com/ai-chatgpt-bing-google-8-sign-revolution-out-of-control-1850076241/slides/5 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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March 3, 2023

E275 (LIVE) - AI-nt No Stoppin' Us Now

E275 (LIVE) - AI-nt No Stoppin' Us Now

Episode Link:https://www.humanfactorscast.media/275 Recorded live on March 2nd, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. 8 Signs That the AI 'Revolution' Is Spinning Out of Control https://gizmodo.com/ai-chatgpt-bing-google-8-sign-revolution-out-of-control-1850076241/slides/5 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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