This month, we talk about the state of computer science instruction in higher education, and how it's changing. What even is "computer science" these days? Do tech workers really need a degree in it? Should schools develop new degrees in topics like application development instead of coding and algorithms? Naturally, AI comes up in the conversation. We also cover some clever new robot slurs that have been making the rounds online. Don't be a clanker, give it a listen!
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Show Notes and Links
Slopsquatting
How ‘Clanker’ Became the Internet’s New Favorite Slur
Coding is dead: UW computer science program rethinks curriculum for the AI era
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Episode 5: Paradigms in Psychology and Software
In this episode, we explore paradigms in psychology and software development, with guest Laurie Smith, a human services expert and applied behavior analyst. The discussion traces psychology's evolution from behaviorism to cognitive approaches, and software's progression from procedural to object-oriented and functional programming, and, of course, artificial intelligence. We also explore emerging paradigms in psychology, computer science, and economics, emphasizing the need to measure success beyond traditional metrics.
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Show Notes and Links
New paradigm for psychology just dropped
Kuhn’s phases of science
Valuing What Counts: United Nations System-wide Contribution on Beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
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Episode 4: Welcome, Mubs! Plus, All About AT Protocol
It’s Mubs! The newest owner-member of Limeleaf joins us to discuss his career, his past collaborations with Blain and Erik, and his experience launching over 100 digital products. In our “Explain It to Me Like I’m John” segment, we learn about AT Protocol (the tech that powers Bluesky), the pain of moving your “social graph” to a new social platform, and how AT Protocol might help solve it. For links, socials, and more info about Limeleaf Worker Cooperative, visit limeleaf.coop.
Show Notes and Links
Bluesky Directory
Mubs’ website
AT Protocol
Bluesky
Phone Number Portability
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Episode 3: Year One of Limeleaf
We started Limeleaf on March 18, 2024. To celebrate our one-year anniversary, we'll take a look back at what we've accomplished and where we want to go in 2025 and beyond.
Show Notes
Tech Jobs for Good
comp.coop
Farox
Camplight
Patio
Colab
Rushdown Studios
Rocket Science
Piton Labs
For links, socials, and more info about Limeleaf Worker Cooperative, visit limeleaf.coop.
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Episode 2: The QA Bots are Coming! Maybe? Probably Not.
This month, we have a special episode with Mavreen Smiel. Mav is a Senior Test Automation Engineer and long-time veteran of the video gaming industry. She gives us an insider’s view on software testing past, present, and future. (Yes, including the impact that “AI” is having on software quality assurance folks.)
Show Notes
Mavreen Smiel on LinkedIn
The TLA+ Home Page
Selenium
Never Use Floats for Currency
Formal Methods
Logic in Computer Science
Logic for Programmers
New Zealand