Universal Design In Life And Work

Skepticism can reveal new career paths because critical inquiry has the potential to spark your passion once you’re convinced it’s a passion worth pursuing. Full transcript available at dranthony.design

In this special episode of the Universal Design in Life and Work Podcast, Dr. Miriam Begnum gives us her perspective on what it means to surround yourself with diversity. Her work as an academic and longtime advocate for universal design has given her an amazing sense of self-reflection and purpose! Full transcript available at dranthony.design

In 2017, I had the opportunity to compete at the UN's Hack4Health. Instead of teaming up with a group of high-profile researchers, I assembled a group of first-semester computer science students. We didn't have the most complicated solution, but our solution resonated with the audience and enabled us to win the top prize. Full transcript available at dranthony.design

One of my most strongly held values is equality. This value took root in my childhood seeing a white supremacist rally held by the KKK in my hometown. That moment stands out for me because it was one of the first times that I could clearly see the face of injustice, intolerance, and cruelty. Full transcript available at dranthony.design

It’s important to surround yourself with people who are capable. Capability often means a proven track record. But I look at the trajectory. Where have they started, and how far have they come. Their potential for growth helps me decide whether to invest my time and energy. Full transcript available at dranthony.design

In this special episode of the Universal Design in Life and Work Podcast, Dr. Jutta Treviranus gives us her perspective on inclusive design versus universal design, AI bias, and her ideas around non-linear logic models. Her article Too candid? I’m sorry, (but not really sorry)… inspired this interview. It is full of amazing self-reflections and inspiring words on the future of inclusive design! 

Scoping your work to focus on the smallest feasible group of people can create broader impacts in communities and countries around the world. Full transcript available at dranthony.design

Any profession can benefit by having a close connection with the groups of people who are affected by, who are beneficiaries of, or who are just connected to the work that you're doing. It can reduce the risk of irrelevance. Full transcript available at dranthony.design

The basis of power and privilege comes from the ability to make decisions that affect others but do not affect yourself. As I grew to an adult, I started to seek out morality in places other than religion. One of the places that I found an enriching source of morals were in human rights. If you’re making a tough decision and you hold a position of power or privilege, think about these three things. 1. How is your decision going to contribute to justice? 2. In what ways is your decision going to help promote equality? and 3. In what ways does your decision honor human dignity? Full transcript available at dranthony.design