The Tech Feminist Episode, in honor of International Women’s Day – Celebrating Women in Tech

https://media.blubrry.com/thetechhumanist/content.blubrry.com/thetechhumanist/S3E1_womens_day.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWomen figure heavily into the tech humanist story. So for International Women’s Day — and to kick off our new season, Season 3! — we’re celebrating with an episode highlighting just a few of the brilliant women tech and futurist thinkers who’ve been guests on our show: Vanessa Mason, Dr. […]

Reducing Algorithmic Bias, Harm, and Oppression

Everyone who interacts with technology in any way is either affected by or directly affecting algorithmic bias on a daily basis, and most of it is invisible to us. That’s what I’m talking about today: algorithmic bias, where it comes from, how it affects you and your business, and how we can use strategic big-picture thinking to mitigate and erase the harm it causes.

Does the Future of Work Mean More Agency for Workers?

This week, we look at a few of the macro trends shaping both the labor market today and the future of work — such as the Great Resignation and collective bargaining — and examine how tech-driven business has both brought them about and potentially given workers more freedom and leverage.