Human Factors Cast
Take a deeper look into the human element in our ever changing digital world. Human Factors Cast is a podcast that investigates the sciences of psychology, engineering, biomechanics, industrial design, physiology and anthropometry and how it affects our interaction with technology. Hosted by Nick Roome, Blake Arnsdorff, and Barry Kirby.
Episodes
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 on a dysfunctional project, and how pro bono work can impact job searches. Tune in for an insightful discussion!
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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.
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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In our first regulatory roundup segment ever we talk to Janet Creaser about the FDA’s newest human factors draft guidance released in December 2022, Content of Human Factors Information in Medical Device Marketing Submissions. We discuss its content, g...
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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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 technology to reduce barriers for neurodivergent people. We also touch on the concept of war and whether it can be fought without human involvement, as well as the experimentation of working hours, and different models ...
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 on April 27th, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome, with Heidi Mehrzad.
Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The H...
Recorded live on April 20, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby.
Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on Naturalistic Decision Making - An interview with Rob Hutton:
News:
- Once More, With Feeling: Exploring Relatable Robotics at Disney
- https://spectrum.ieee.org/disney-robot-indestructibles
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<...Recorded live on April 13th, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome, with guests Barry Kirby.
Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on Naturalistic Decision Making - An interview with Rob Hutton:
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-le...
Welcome to this special conference coverage episode, where we dive deep into the world of human factors and ergonomics in healthcare! Join Elyse Hallet as she chats with conference co-chairs Joe Keebler and Tara Cohen about the event's highlights, themes, and their personal experiences. Then, get the latest updates with Farzan Sasangohar and Tony Andre, as they discuss the Human Factors in Healthcare journal and give us an exclusiv...
In this episode, Elyse interviews three talented finalists from the student design competition at the HFES Healthcare Symposium. Michelle,Yi-Lin, and Steph discuss their cutting-edge digital applications aimed at improving mental health, streamlining speech therapy, and reducing preoperative anxiety in children.
We also hear from Sasoon Arutyunyan, Director of Human Factors at FTE, who shares his insights on medical device developm...
Recorded live on April 6th, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby.
Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on Jenny Radcliffe - The People Hacker:
News:
- Wearable Brain Devices Will Challenge Our Mental Privacy
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wearable-brain-devices-will-challenge-our-mental-privacy/
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Welcome to this special conference coverage episode, where we dive deep into the world of human factors and ergonomics! Elyse interviews Heidi Mehrzad, host of Safe and Effective, The Medical Human Factors Podcast. In this conversation, she shares her vision for the podcast. Listen in as Heidi shares her background and experience in the field, and emphasizes the importance of staying informed about these topics. If you're int...
Recorded live on March 30th, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome and Blake Arnsdorff.
Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on Jenny Radcliffe - The People Hacker:
News:
- The Future of Work 2023 Report
- https://www.infosys.com/services/digital-workplace-services/nextatwork.html?utm_source=infosys_hub&utm_medium=main
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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 AI. Tune in for some insightful discussions and valuable insights.
Recorded live on March 23rd, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome with B...
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 by Nick Roome, along with Barry Kirby.
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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.
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Hey there, podcast pals! We hit a bit of a rough patch tonight while recording. The internet gods were not in our favor, and we hit a point of no return. But fret not, because we wanted to let you know that we're still thinking of you and we've got a surprise in store!
Instead of our usual podcast episode, we had an impromptu chat bridging our previous AI topics, with a special sneak peek into next week's topic.
We know it's not a f...
Join us for our next HFES Presidential Town Hall on Friday, February 24 at 3pm 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 trends with guests Susan Kotowski, Farzan Sasangohar, Barbara Chaparro and Andrew Golaszewski.
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This week on the show, we talk about Ageism, and how it's being viewed as the last acceptable prejudice. We also answer some questions from the community about dealing with Imposter Syndrome, what we’d change if we started our careers over, and what to address in your UX Researcher Portfolio.
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We ran into some tech and health issues this week, which prevented us from being able to share our insights about the latest news. That being said, our topic next week will tackle the issue of Ageism, so we thought it was a great idea to re-cast one of our episodes on which cognitive abilities improve as we age as a good counterpart to next week's episode.
Take care of yourself, and your health, and see you next week!
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