Author: Susan Weinschenk
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It’s Our 100th Episode of the Human Tech Podcast
This is episode 100 of our Human Tech podcast! We talk about how deep learning/AI might be different if machines learned via audio. And we talk a little bit about our current “Covid” world.
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Userlytics User Testing Tool Helped Us Get Through a Difficult Semester
I teach courses in user experience as an Adjunct Professor at a campus of University of Wisconsin (the campus in Stevens Point Wisconsin). Like campuses around the world we are shut down because of the Covid pandemic. We’re teaching remotely on Zoom and students are trying to finish their coursework while sheltering at home. I’m…
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2nd Edition of 100 Things Book
When I wrote 100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People I, of course, hoped people would like it (every author wants to be a “best seller”!). It has turned out to be even more popular than I had thought and hoped, and I am very grateful to all the readers who have read…
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Grant Crowell on the Human Tech Podcast
In this episode of the Human Tech podcast we talk with Grant Crowell about communicating, using humor, marketing and about his new book. You can reach Grant here: info@onetwistedsquirrel and check out his instragram: onetwistedsquirrel. And here’s a link to the book: GRANTASMS: Creative twisted words for cool people!
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What About User Experience in Government Policy?
In this episode of the Human Tech podcast we talk with Dana Chisnell about the role of user experience in government technology and public policy. Dana just started a new job as a partner/founder, Policy Design, with the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC). Can the government be user-centered? (Hint: Dana is an optimist and says…
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Our Digital Lives After Death
In this episode of the Human Tech podcast we talk with Elaine Kasket, author of All the Ghosts in the Machine about our digital lives after we die. Who owns our data and what happens to it after we’re gone? To learn more about Elaine and the book: https://www.elainekasket.com/ You can reach her at write@elainekasket.com
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UX Research for Conversational AI
In this episode of the Human Tech podcast we talk with Cheenu Chari, a UX Researcher from Austin Texas. We talk about how doing UX research on conversations differs from UX research on other interfaces, and even range into questions about whether people want one omnipotent chatbot to talk to or several specialized chatbots. For…
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Writing Is Designing
In this episode of the Human Tech podcast we talk with Michael Metts and Andy Welfle about their new book: Writing Is Designing. The conversation includes: and lots more. You can find more information about Andy and Michael and order the book from their website: https://www.writingisdesigning.com/
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The Future of Social Networking on the Human Tech podcast
In this episode of the Human Tech podcast we talk about the recent backlash against social networking companies, and what the future may look like as a result.
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Are You Optimistic or Pessimistic About Future Technology?
In this podcast episode we talk with Steve Field about whether we should be optimistic or pessimistic about future technology. Where do you rate on an optimism vs. pessimism scale? To contact steve:Steve FieldField Groupsteve.fieldgroup@outlook.com(314) 941-6076
