Summary
Jessica and Matthew explore the intersection of outdoor survival skills and UX design, discussing how lessons from nature can inform better design, emotional management, and community building. Discover practical insights on resource trade-offs, the importance of embracing fear, and the value of diverse approaches in design and life.

Bio
Jessica Outlaw is a behavioral researcher and founder of The Extended Mind agency. Her work focuses on how people think, feel, and behave in immersive technologies with particular emphasis on safety, privacy, and inclusive design in VR/AR/XR spaces. https://www.extendedmind.io/


Chapters
00:00 Cold (Get on with it!) Open
10:46 Emotional Management: Accepting Panic and Fear
15:36 Self-Care and Resource Management: Balancing Perfectionism
28:07 Cultural Observations and Ethnography
34:54 Experience Design Challenges
38:21 One is None
41:44 Designing for Human Experience
45:10 Seven Plus or Minus Two Questions
47:31 Who did you help recently and how did it make you feel?
49:14 What's your least favorite thing about your profession?
51:44 What's the most beautiful thing you've seen this week that had nothing to do with a screen?
54:28 Business Over Users
54:56 Who should I talk with next?
57:24 What do you hope to not be carrying anymore?

Resources
Trackers Portland Outdoor Education - https://trackerspdx.org/
Breitenbush Hot Springs - https://breitenbush.com/
Caitlin Krause - Digital Wellbeing - https://caitlinkrause.com/
Mark Lepper - Seven Plus or Minus Two - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Lepper

Keywords
UX design, outdoor survival, emotional management, community building, resource trade-offs, ethnography, experience design, Portland community, resilience

Summary
In this conversation, Kristen Seversky and Matthew discuss the intersection of technology, AI, and human connection. They explore the challenges of implementing AI in organizations, the importance of collaboration, and the impact of technology on communities. Kristen shares her career journey in product management and reflects on the need for a paradigm shift in how we approach technology and its implications for society. They also touch on the role of renewable energy in the tech industry and the pushback from communities against tech companies.

Bio

Kristen Seversky is a product-managing, operations-thinking, code-writing, efficiency-driven, people person that believes in better. In her 15+ years in tech, she's shifted from her Software Developer origins to Product before landing more recently in the Product Operations space; whatever roles will absorb all the things she wants to bridge in this wild industry.

Whether it's a large, enterprise company or a smaller startup with growth on the horizon, Kristen enjoys catering to the human elements and building collaborative connections in our increasingly automated world. Beyond work, you can find her deep in new indie games, being Very Online, and wrangling her toddler and dog.

Takeaways
AI should not be a blanket term; we need specificity.
Human connection is essential in tech development.
The enshitification of technology is a real concern.
People are craving authentic connections over AI solutions.
Organizations often fail to understand their own workflows.
The tech industry is in a cycle of maximizing profits.
Community pushback against tech is growing.
Renewable energy is becoming a focal point in tech discussions.
AI is often implemented without understanding its impact.
We need to focus on the human aspect of technology.

Chapters
00:00 Cold (prepare to qualify) open
01:37 Human Connection vs. AI
10:59 The Intersection of UX and Product Management
19:00 The Challenges of AI Implementation
25:39 The Circular Economy of AI
38:18 The Intersection of Profit and Purpose
50:52 Innovations in Renewable Energy and Data Centers
53:14 The Role of Local Governments in Tech Development
56:50 7 +/- 2 Questions

Keywords
AI, technology, human connection, product management, community impact, renewable energy, tech industry, collaboration, organizational structure, innovation

Summary

In this conversation, Faruk Ateş shares his journey from manifesting his dream job at Apple to navigating the complexities of identity and purpose in the tech industry. He discusses the transformative power of love, the importance of grieving loss, and how creating love momentum can enhance manifestation efforts. The conversation explores the intersection of love and professionalism, emphasizing the need for clarity in uncertainty and the value of being a generalist in a specialized world.

Bio

Faruk Ateş An award-winning product manager, designer, and engineer, Faruk has worked with influential companies and minds across the technology industry. His experiences span from Fortune 500 corporations to underserved communities, informing his pioneering work on industry-changing web technologies like pure CSS animations and feature detection that have impacted over 3 billion people worldwide.

He has championed a holistic approach that balances organizational success, user benefit, and community impact. As a web standards advocate, accessibility champion, and social justice writer, he focuses on creating "win-win-win" outcomes that include social sustainability and environmental protection.

Most recently, he has developed Love First, a methodology that synthesizes repeatable practices and principles for building beloved communities, products, and businesses.

Takeaways

Manifesting dreams can lead to unexpected opportunities.
Navigating career identity is a common struggle in tech.
Grieving loss can lead to personal transformation.
Love can be a powerful force in achieving goals.
Creating love momentum can enhance manifestation efforts.
The tech industry often prioritizes profit over user experience.
Being a generalist can provide unique insights and solutions.
Nature and personal relationships can inspire creativity.
Understanding core desires is crucial for personal growth.
Uncertainty can be both uncomfortable and transformative.

Chapters

00:00 Cold (mouthful) Open
00:22 In the beginning...
06:28 Navigating Identity and Belonging
10:11 The Year of Loss
17:51 The Source Code of Love
30:37 The Power of Momentum in Manifestation
37:43 Navigating Uncertainty and Intentionality
44:00 The Challenge of Focus and Creative Energy
53:05 Identifying Core Desires and Self-Love
01:01:07 7 +/-2 Questions
01:01:43 Who did you help recently and how did it make you feel?
01:04:17 What's your least favorite thing about your profession?
01:07:34 What's the most beautiful thing you've seen this week that didn't involve a screen?
01:09:10 What's the decision that you've made that prioritized business goals over users and how did you feel about it?
01:17:13 Who should I talk to next?
01:21:39 What do you hope to not be carrying anymore?

Keywords

Faruk Ateş, Matthew​ Oliphant, Apple, web standards, accessibility, love, manifestation, career, identity