Human Factors Cast

Human Factors Cast


Latest Episodes

E293 - Neurorights for Brain-Computer Interfaces
September 08, 2023

This week, we delve into the fascinating topic of how new neurotechnology is challenging the boundaries of mental privacy. We also address community questions on HF traveling jobs, crafting research questions, and the length of time researchers keep their

E292 - Twitter, X, and Trust
September 01, 2023

This week on the show, we discuss The Twitter X dilemma: Trust as a finite resource in UX. We also address community questions on safe artifacts for a portfolio, convincing stakeholders, and conducting impactful discovery research. Tune in for valuable in

E291 - Let's Speculate About Regulations for Commercial Human Spaceflight
August 25, 2023

This week on the show, we discuss the FAA's launch of a new committee to explore regulations for commercial human spaceflight. We also address community questions on interviewing for Human Factors roles, pursuing Human Factors jobs with a MA degree, and t

E290 - Emotional Edifices
August 04, 2023

This week on the show, we discuss the impact of city design on driving decisions and emotions. We also provide advice on interviewing for Human Factors roles, whether it's a good time to pursue a career as a UX Designer, and strategies for getting people

E289 - The Human Factors of the Titan Submersible
July 28, 2023

This week, we discuss the Titan Disaster, Stockton vs Scott, and the role of "Human Factors" in Failure. We also address questions from the community about working with Product Owners or Project Managers, the job market for UK researchers moving to the US

HFES Presidential Town Hall (July 2023) | Bonus Episode
July 20, 2023

Join us for our next HFES Presidential Town Hall on Friday, July 14 at 12pm ET. HFES President Carolyn Sommerich will be joined by Human Factors Cast host Nick Roome for an hour-long podcast discussing latest HF/E industry news and trends with guests Jim

E288 - Antisocial Architecture
July 14, 2023

This episode explores the impact of urban design on social inequality and discusses implementing user research, interview skills, and overcoming failure. Tune in and join the conversation.#urban design #social inequality #user research #interview skills #

E287 - Is Apple's Vision Pro the Future of Mixed Reality?
June 30, 2023

This week on the podcast, we cover "Apple Vision Pro: Heres everything you need to know." Additionally, we answer questions from the community related to workplace struggles, essential UX stats, and ethical considerations for UX researchers participating

E286 - What if you could talk to NPCs?
June 23, 2023

On this week's episode, we dive into NVIDIA's generative AI that allows gamers to engage in conversation with NPCs, and our community's questions about their experience with HF and thoughts on voice agents and user interfaces. Learn about exciting advance

E285 - Tech Placebos: All Hype, No Help
June 02, 2023

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