Heavybit Skill
Tech Ethics & Responsible Engineering
Building with eyes open to unintended consequences. Covers the gap between engineering intent and real-world outcomes, responsible AI considerations, inclusive design, and the organizational practices that help teams anticipate harm before shipping. Drawn from practitioners at BBC Radio 4, Code for America, Thoughtworks, and others.
Built from what these operators shared
Tech Ethics & Responsible Engineering
Built from fourteen library resources
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Built from the Heavybit Library
The operators behind this skill shared what they know in these talks, podcasts, and articles. Every one is free in the Heavybit Library.
- Podcast
Defending Our Thesis with Dr. Aleks Krotoski of BBC Radio 4
JAN 28, 2021With Dr. Aleks Krotoski
In this inaugural episode of Unintended Consequences, Kim Harrison and Yoz Grahame speak with the award-winning journalist and social psychologist Dr. Aleks Krotoski of BBC Radio 4 about the unintended consequences of technological growth.
Unintended Consequences · Ep. 1
Defending Our Thesis with Dr. Aleks Krotoski of BBC Radio 4
Listen38 MIN
- Podcast
Cyd Harrell: Finding the People Who Are Doing the Work
JUL 27, 2021With Cyd Harrell
In episode 7 of Unintended Consequences, Yoz and Kim continue their conversation with civic design expert and author Cyd Harrell. They unpack the systemic goals and features of private tech and government, and expound on ways the two could coexist more…
Unintended Consequences · Ep. 7
Cyd Harrell: Finding the People Who Are Doing the Work
Listen28 MIN
- Podcast
Mastery and Purpose with David Heinemeier Hansson
DEC 30, 2020With David Heinemeier Hansson
In episode 11 of Developer Love, Patrick speaks with David Heinemeier Hansson of Basecamp about the creation of Ruby on Rails, universal themes of scarcity vs. abundance, building meaningful products, and nurturing healthy communities.
Developer Love · Ep. 11
Mastery and Purpose with David Heinemeier Hansson
Listen48 MIN
- Article
Aubrey Blanche: Interrupting Bias in Your Career
JUN 23, 2017With Ted Carstensen
Enjoy this awesome talk from Aubrey Blanche focused on the kinds of bias women may experience in the workplace, as well as actionable strategies you can employ to interrupt those biases.
Article
Aubrey Blanche: Interrupting Bias in Your Career
Read2 MIN