Human Factors Cast

This week on the show, we talk about the human factors behind AI content generation. We also answer some questions from the community about tools for tracking multiple research projects,  self-education, and tips for those just starting their graduate degrees.Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on The CIEHF - behind the scenes - An interview with Tina Worthy:https://www.1202podcast.com/tina-worthyOur latest Deep Dive is out now!A Deep Dive into Human Factors and Fitness TechnologyNews:Human creators stand to benefit as AI rewrites the rules of content creationhttps://www.technologyreview.com/2022/11/29/1063736/human-creators-stand-to-benefit-as-ai-rewrites-the-rules-of-content-creation/Image Source: AIYou can help choose the news for next week, here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/75964053/It Came From:Tools for Tracking Multiple Projects | Margot | Human Factors Cast DiscordUXR self-education | /u/no_notthistime | r/UXResearchAny tips for someone who just started

This week on the show, we talk about the system that keeps pilots from seeking mental health care. We also answer some questions from the community about getting assigned the wrong job title at a new gig, beginner jobs before HF, and problematic or dangerous "pop science" being used by others. Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on The CIEHF - behind the scenes - An interview with Tina Worthy:https://www.1202podcast.com/tina-worthyNews:We Need to Change the System That Keeps Pilots from Seeking Mental Health Carehttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-to-change-the-system-that-keeps-pilots-from-seeking-mental-health-care/Image Source: PexelsIt Came From:I’ve just got my first UX job but the company has chosen “Senior UX Designer” as my job title. What should I do? | /u/design_jester | r/userexperienceBeginner job before UX? | /u/anothersneakykiki | r/UXResearchUX has a scientific component built upon psychology, sensual perception, psychology and more

This week on the show, we talk about the nightmare UX that has plagued Twitter recently. We also answer some questions from the community about becoming a UX Researcher, our ideal apps, and thoughts on generative AI replacing creative endeavor.Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on The CIEHF - behind the scenes - An interview with Tina Worthy:https://www.1202podcast.com/tina-worthyNews:Twitter UX nightmare: verification immolationhttps://uxdesign.cc/verification-immolation-500eb1642272Image Source: PexelsIt Came From:Advice on becoming a UX Researcher? | /u/randobandopeep | r/UXResearchIf you could make an app what would it be? | /u/Affectionate_Let_471 | r/UXResearchThoughts on generative AI replacing creative endeavor (design and art) way before system building (programming) ? | /u/Muffin29 | r/userexperienceFollow us:Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_RoomeBarry: https://twitter.com/Baz_kBlake: https://www.instagram.com/dontpanicux/Join us on Discord:https://go.hu

Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/242Recorded live on April 21st, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby.Check out Barry’s Interview with Nick Rutter about fire alarms on our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast:https://www.1202podcast.com/fireangel/News:Study finds top reviews, not average ratings, sway consumer decision-makinghttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/articles/220407-average-rating-research-denny-yin-usf-muma.aspxImage Source: PexelsIt Came From:Representativity and qualitative UXR | /u/xynaxia | r/UXResearchAbout transitioning into UX, Landing first job and finding a mentor | /u/Wonderful_Quality_34  |  r/userexperienceHow should I be applying for UX Jobs? | /u/TheDyingSailor | r/userexperience Follow us:Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_RoomeBarry: https://twitter.com/Baz_kBlake: https://www.instagram.com/dontpanicux/Join us on Discord:https://go.humanfactorscast.media/DiscordThank you to our Human Factors Cast Honorary Staff Patreons: Michelle Tripp

This week on the show, we talk about how voting methods affect group decision-making . We also answer some questions from the community about managing layoff anxiety, competitor research making you want to work for other companies, and how many hours we spend on meetings per week.Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on Rail Investigations - An interview with Becky Charles:https://www.1202podcast.com/becky-charles/News:New study shows how voting methods affect group decision-makinghttps://www.washington.edu/news/2022/10/26/new-study-shows-how-voting-methods-affect-group-decision-making/Image Source: PexelsIt Came From:How are you all managing layoff anxiety right now? | /u/Sea-Train4997 | r/UXResearchDoes competitor research just end with the conclusion that you want to work for them? | /u/bjjjohn | r/userexperienceHow many hours do you spend on meetings in one week on average as a REMOTE UX/Product Designer? | /u/lipeno | r/userexperienceFollow us:Nick: https://www.tw

This week on the show, we talk about technology that lets us “speak” to our dead relatives. We also answer some questions from the community about stepping on a Product Manager's toes, the practical difference between UX, HF, and HCI in the workforce, and advice on pushing back against dark patterns.Recorded live on November 3rd, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with Heidi Mehrzad.Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on Proactive Learning - An interview with Dr Marcin Nazaruk:https://www.1202podcast.com/marcin-nazarukNews:Technology that lets us “speak” to our dead relatives has arrived. Are we ready?https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/10/18/1061320/digital-clones-of-dead-people/Image Source: DALL·E 2It Came From:"Don't make concrete recommendations, you're stepping on PM's toes" | /u/staysuperclean | r/UXResearchIntersections between UX, HF, and HCI: What's the practical difference in the workforce? | /u/thequantumlady | r/UXResearchAdvice on pushing back against dark-is

This week on the show, we talk about how the Stanford exoskeleton walks out into the real world. We also answer some questions from the community about some of the most important qualities a UX/HF researcher must have, how to improve skills in a Junior role, and we assess how UX/HF leadership compares to other departments.Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on Proactive Learning - An interview with Dr Marcin Nazaruk:https://www.1202podcast.com/marcin-nazarukNews:Stanford exoskeleton walks out into the real worldhttps://news.stanford.edu/2022/10/12/exoskeleton-makes-walking-faster-less-tiring/Image Source: StanfordIt Came From:What are the some of the most important qualities a UX researcher must have? And what qualities are often overlooked/ignored by employers/ not specified in job offers? | /u/kr4zy_8 | r/UXResearchHow to improve my skills most effectively as a Junior UX/UI Designer? | /u/PrometheusDev | r/userexperienceDoes UX leadership suck compared to other dep

This week on the show, we talk about how smartphones promise satisfaction and meaning, but a new study shows they deliver only more searching. We also answer some questions from the community about some short and fun ice breaker games for your teams, feeling lonely and isolated as a UXR, and conducting user interviews over chat.Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on Proactive Learning - An interview with Dr Marcin Nazaruk:https://www.1202podcast.com/marcin-nazarukNews:Smartphones Promise Satisfaction and Meaning, Deliver Only More Searching, Study Showshttps://www.baylor.edu/mediacommunications/news.php?action=story&story=230394Image Source: PexelsIt Came From:What are some short and fun ice breaker games for your teams? | /u/evilpiggi | r/userexperienceFeeling lonely and isolated as a UXR | /u/pandanpuddin | r/UXResearchConducting user interviews over chat? | /u/DUMB087 | r/UXResearchFollow us:Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_RoomeBarry: https://twitter.com/Ba

Recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience on October 11th, 2022, in Atlanta Georgia. Hosted by Nick Roome and Barry Kirby with guests Lisa Brooks and Camille Peres.On this bonus conference coverage episode of Human Factors Cast we interviewed Lisa Brooks about the Musculoskeletal Disorder Lab (MSD Lab), and Camille Peres about communicating Human Factors to non HF people. This episode is part of our #HFES2022 live coverage. The other episodes as well as the full live stream can be found here:Manager Discussion Panel Overview and UX Task Force: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-Discussion-Task-ForceDisability and LGBTQ+ Affinity Groups: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-Affinity-GroupsMSD Lab and Human Factors Communications: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-MSD-Lab-HF-CommunicationAlarm Flooding Simulation, Autonomous Trucks, and Automation/AGI Risks: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-Domain-InterviewsHFES President Trio: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-

Recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience on October 11th, 2022, in Atlanta Georgia. Hosted by Nick Roome and Barry Kirby with guests Güliz Tokadli, Karine Ung, and Paul Salmon.On this bonus conference coverage episode of Human Factors Cast we interviewed Güliz Tokadli about some of the HF challenges with Autonomous Trucks, Karine Ung about PER4Mance - a new way to deal with alarm flooding, and Paul Salmon about Automation, and General Artificial Intelligence risks. This episode is part of our #HFES2022 live coverage. The other episodes as well as the full live stream can be found here:Manager Discussion Panel Overview and UX Task Force: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-Discussion-Task-ForceDisability and LGBTQ+ Affinity Groups: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-Affinity-GroupsMSD Lab and Human Factors Communications: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-MSD-Lab-HF-CommunicationAlarm Flooding Simulation, Autonomous Trucks, and Automation/AGI Risks: https://www.humanfactorscast.m

Recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience on October 11th, 2022, in Atlanta Georgia. Hosted by Nick Roome and Barry Kirby with guests Carolyn Sommerich, Susan Kotowski, and Chris Reid.On this bonus conference coverage episode of Human Factors Cast we interviewed Carolyn Sommerich about her plans as President of HFES, Susan about becoming the incoming President-elect, and Chris Reid about his time as President over the past year. This episode is part of our #HFES2022 live coverage. The other episodes as well as the full live stream can be found here:Manager Discussion Panel Overview and UX Task Force: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-Discussion-Task-ForceDisability and LGBTQ+ Affinity Groups: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-Affinity-GroupsMSD Lab and Human Factors Communications: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-MSD-Lab-HF-CommunicationAlarm Flooding Simulation, Autonomous Trucks, and Automation/AGI Risks: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-Domain-InterviewsHFES Pr

Recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience on October 11th, 2022, in Atlanta Georgia. Hosted by Nick Roome and Barry Kirby with guests Rose Figueroa and Jules Trippe.On this bonus conference coverage episode of Human Factors Cast we interviewed Rose Figueroa about the Disability Affinity Group and Jules Trippe about the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group.If you'd like to learn more about our guests or the topics they've covered, follow them or reach out to them here:Rose Figueroa:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemariefigueroa/Jules Trippe: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jules-trippe-ab0bb33bThis episode is part of our #HFES2022 live coverage. The other episodes as well as the full live stream can be found here:Manager Discussion Panel Overview and UX Task Force: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-Discussion-Task-ForceDisability and LGBTQ+ Affinity Groups: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-Affinity-GroupsMSD Lab and Human Factors Communications: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-MSD

Recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience on October 11th, 2022, in Atlanta Georgia. Hosted by Nick Roome and Barry Kirby with guests Christy Harper and Rebecca Grier.On this bonus conference coverage episode of Human Factors Cast we interviewed Christy Harper about the "So you want to be a manager" discussion panel and Rebecca Grier about the efforts made on the UX Task Force.If you'd like to learn more about our guests or the topics they've covered, follow them or reach out to them here:Christy Harper:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christyharper1/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Christyy41Rebecca Grier: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-grier-ux/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebecca_grierThis episode is part of our #HFES2022 live coverage. The other episodes as well as the full live stream can be found here:Manager Discussion Panel Overview and UX Task Force: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-Discussion-Task-ForceDisability and LGBTQ+ Affinity Groups: https://www.humanfactorscast.m

Recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience on October 11th, 2022, in Atlanta Georgia. Hosted by Nick Roome and Barry Kirby.On this bonus conference coverage episode of Human Factors Cast we recap our livestream coverage of the 66th Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (#HFES2022) and we also talk about an exciting announcement regarding the future of the podcast. This last hour of our livestream turned chaotic and required a lot of editing. We hope you enjoy our coverage from the event!This episode is part of our #HFES2022 live coverage. The other episodes as well as the full live stream can be found here:Manager Discussion Panel Overview and UX Task Force: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-Discussion-Task-ForceDisability and LGBTQ+ Affinity Groups: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-Affinity-GroupsMSD Lab and Human Factors Communications: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFES2022-MSD-Lab-HF-CommunicationAlarm Flooding Simulation, Autonomous Trucks, and Automation/AGI Risk

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.Support us:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscastBuy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hfactorspodcastMerchandise Store: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/p/Store/Human Factors Cast Socials:Twitch: https://twitch.tv/HumanFactorsCastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HumanFactorsCastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscastTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCastOur official website: www.humanfactorscast.media

This week on the show, we talk about how drivers could get alerts from nearby pedestrians’ phones. We also answer some questions from the community about ideas on how to reduce meeting overload, research repository development, and resources for shy/introverted folks. Ideas on how to reduce meeting overload?, Research Repository Development, and Facilitation resources for shy/introverted folks.Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on The Dirty Dozen - An interview with Michael Bates and Gordon Dupont:https://www.1202podcast.com/gordon-dupontNews:Ford drivers could get alerts from nearby pedestrians’ phoneshttps://techcrunch.com/2022/09/19/ford-drivers-could-get-alerts-from-nearby-pedestrians-phones/Image Source: PexelsIt Came From:Ideas on how to reduce meeting overload? | /u/userexperienceguy | r/userexperienceResearch Repository Development | /u/Whiskers9101 | r/UXResearchFacilitation resources for shy/introverted folks | /u/zapaline | r/userexperienceFollow us:Nick:

This session is for any HFES member and others interested in the activities of the Society. In addition to remarks from HFES President Christopher Reid, the Town Hall will feature Technical Standards Division Chair Ram Maikala and Scientific Publications Chair Bill Horrey. The podcast will be hosted and produced by Human Factors Cast's Nick Roome.Leave us feedback on this town hall: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NVWXTBM

This week on the show, we talk about standardization in The Metaverse. We also answer some questions from the community about agile methodology in Human Factors, the artifacts we usually deliver, and how to deal with other people in your company doing UX Research.Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on Applying Human Factors on the ground - An interview with Suzy Broadbent:https://blubrry.com/1202/88116903/applying-human-factors-on-the-ground-an-interview-with-suzy-broadbent/News:The Metaverse Needs Standards, Toohttps://spectrum.ieee.org/metaverse-standards-forumImage Source: PixabayIt Came From:Human Factors and agile methods | /u/Buffchen5566 | r/humanfactorsWhat artifacts do you usually deliver? Do you design wireframes/prototypes? | /u/vuxanov | r/UXResearchOther people in your company doing UX Research | /u/I_love_Hopslam | r/UXResearchFollow us:Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_RoomeBarry: https://twitter.com/Baz_kBlake: https://www.instagram.com/dontpanicux/J

This week on the show, we talk about how a new study suggests Buttons in Cars Are Safer and Quicker to Use Than Touchscreens. We also answer some questions from the community about knowing when to leave your job, typical Tech Stacks in HF and UX, and what to look for in a company before joining.Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on Applying Human Factors on the ground - An interview with Suzy Broadbent:https://blubrry.com/1202/88116903/applying-human-factors-on-the-ground-an-interview-with-suzy-broadbent/News:Study Finds That Buttons in Cars Are Safer and Quicker to Use Than Touchscreenshttps://futurism.com/the-byte/study-finds-that-buttons-in-cars-are-safer-and-quicker-to-use-than-touchscreensImage Source: PexelsIt Came From:Do I stay or not... | /u/IronOmen | r/userexperienceTypical HF Tech Stack | /u/Green_Strain_761 | r/humanfactorswhat you guys look for in a company before joining | /u/Kvatsalay | r/userexperienceFollow us:Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roo

This week on the show, we talk about how Artificial Intelligence in vehicles will be able to adapt to our needs and answer some questions from the community about working at a company that doesn't use particular tools, how to approach a situation if you do the work of a Human Factors or UX person, but don’t have the job title, and how to create a portfolio with projects that don’t have “real users”.Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/227Recasted on September 8th, 2022. Originally recorded live on December 2nd, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome, & Barry Kirby.Programming Notes:Human Factors Cast Joins #Teamseashttps://www.humanfactorscast.media/HFC-Joins-TeamSeas/News:The Next Generation of AI-Enabled Cars Will Understand Youhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/driver-assistance-packageImage Source: PexelsIt Came From:Would you work at a company that doesn't use figma | throwawayperson222 | /r/userexperienceUX job w/o the title | idkwhat2putasmyuserr | /r/userexperience How to get projects for your first portf