The Technically Human Podcast

Tech Represents: Black Millennials go digital

In this episode, I speak to Aaron Samuels, the COO of Blavity, one of the largest digital communities for Black Millennials. We talk about the importance of diversifying perspectives in and outside of the tech sphere, the importance of narrative in establishing identity, and how Aaron negotiates the boundaries between multiple identities--Black/Jewish, Humanist/Technologist, and Digital/Embodied existence. 

 

Ethical Tech Goes to College: Humane technology on campus

In this episode of Technically Human, I speak with Dr. Matthew Harsh, an associate professor of science, technology, and society studies at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. We talk about Matt's vision for creating a new curriculum for ethical technology on college campuses, the importance of addressing deep issues of social equity in tech, and Matt tells me why he's optimistic about the next generation of technologists.

The Good Place: talking ethical tech and philosophies of "the good" with Dr. Ryan Jenkins

In this episode of Technically Human, I speak with Dr. Ryan Jenkins, an associate professor of philosophy and a senior fellow at the Ethics + Emerging Sciences Group at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. We talk about the value of philosophy, we debate deontological vs consequentialist ethics, and Ryan answers the age-old question of whether Google is making us stupid. 

Phoning Home: Using social media to help end homelessness

In this episode, I speak with Kevin Adler and Jessica Donig from Miracle Messages, an SF based organization that uses online social media platforms to help people experiencing homelessness connect with their loved ones.