I Would Never Know

From the vaults! We recorded this episode late last year but it hasn't seen the light of day yet. In this one, Remi takes us on a deep dive through the past, present, and future of corporate campuses, include one of capitalism's crowning achievements- the company town.

Remi and I dive into the Copycat Layoff Theory, wherein we discuss whether the current wave of layoffs are based on need or 'social contagion'. Super happy topic to start off the year, huh?

The article we're discussing- https://www.futurity.org/tech-industry-layoffs-2844882-2/

The wrap-up of our predictions for next year! Last show of 2022, thank GAWD. Julie Vera is back to discuss her predictions for the Internet of 2023. What do you think? Write in at [email protected] and let us know those predictions, and what you want to hear next year on the pod!

It's that time of year- our (first) annual predictions for the next trip around the sun! We're joined by Internet Researcher Julie Vera for a two parter. In this first half, we'll read the tea leaves on where we see the technology industry going in 2023. Hint: It's not great...

More listener questions?! Aww, you shouldn't have! Actually you totally should- send us more! In this episode, we go over a common question we get, and another that is just totally unhinged.

On this week's episode we dive into the age-old question- why can't we have nice things? As the entire world is coming apart at the hinges, your favorite podcast hosts explore the reasons why your favorite websites and technologies don't always work the way they're supposed to.

We're back from a brief break to talk about Elon Musk's latest invention- Twitter! This episode covers the stellar management example being set by the new owner of the Bird Site, as well as other social media platforms, and how spectacularly they're failing as well. Missed us?

Jordyn's back to talk about her exploits in the wide world of product roles. Join as we dig into the difference between Product, Project, and Program Managers, and learn what "user experience" actually means. Come for the learnings, stay for the banter, be annoyed by the bad humor.

Taking it back to our origins as coders, Remi and I dig into the people we met in our CS programs. Spoiler alert- we had VERY different experiences! Tune in to hear about our nutty professors, cocky classmates, "well meaning" advisors, and more- including the Worst Professor Ever, Stuart Reges! Congrats Stuart, you suck!

We're back with Rob from the Alphabet Workers Union to finish up our journey into tech worker radicalization! In this episode we dive deeper into the issues that AWU has addressed, including a current hot topic in the industry- caste discrimination.

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If you're interested in learning more about the complex topic of caste discrimination, here's a few readings for you:

https://www.wired.com/story/trapped-in-silicon-valleys-hidden-caste-system/amp

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-03-11/how-big-tech-is-importing-india-s-caste-legacy-to-silicon-valleyhttps://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/caste-california-tech-giants-confront-ancient-indian-hierarchy-2022-08-15/