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 on a dysfunctional project, and how pro bono work can impact job searches. Tune in for an insightful discussion!

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#BlindTrust #EnhancementTechnologies #ProductManagement #UXResearch #DysfunctionalProjects #ContractorWork #ProBono #JobSearching #CommunityQuestions

Recorded live on June 1st, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby and others.

Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on Human Factors Integration - An interview with Trevor Dobbins:

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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

It Came From:

• Is Product Management cannibalising UXR? | /u/Choice_Ad_968 | r/UXResearch
• Dysfunctional project - do I just take the money for now as a contractor? | /u/abgy237 | r/UXResearch
• Has anyone done pro bono work while job searching? What was your experience? | /u/toolthrapologist | r/UXResearch

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