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Megumi and Eva do a podcast. Each week, we talk a

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Megumi and Eva do a podcast. Each week, we talk about how to balance ethics and hustle in a post-post-modern world. Have a question about how to get a job in data science or ux design? Email us at applepiefyi@gmail.com We livestream our phone calls on Anchor every Tuesday. https://anchor.fm/s/a63b14 Inquiries: applepiefyi@gmail.com
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2 | politics, kung fu panda, and ux
Monday, 15 May, 2017

This week, we discuss Slavoj Zizek’s analysis of Kung Fu Panda, political activation in the Trump era, lessons from user experience design, civic engagement app ideas, cannabis legality in California, and to stay on top of your to-do lists. — About Apple Pie — Megumi (SF) and Eva (NYC) have weekly calls about how to balance ethics and hustle in a post-post-modern world. Click "Show more" for timestamps + topics. — Show Notes — 0:15 - Criminal Minds and Career Goals 2:05 - Kung Fu Panda Philosophy 16:50 - “Intense Laser Beam of Judgment” and Political Activation 19:45 - Police should talk to citizens 20:45 - Slack is not easy to use—what? 23:56 - Indivisible and activism 26:16 - Be cautious with appeals to emotions 27:16 - Change incentives. Sustainable food wins when you can buy it anywhere. 29:46 - Ending apathy with UX. “Fast food voting” 34:14 - Congress needs to get on ZenDesk 35:08 - Edward Tufte. “He’s a data viz GOD” 37:09 - Real life bat signal. “It’s gonna be like snapchat” 39:10 - Weed and politics. Call on your MOC to renew the Rohrabacher Farr Amendment (HR 975) 40:22 - It’s all about being woke. 40:49 - Task management masochism. 41:41 - We who cut mere stones must always be envisioning cathedrals. — Links — Follow us on Anchor for unedited calls: https://anchor.fm/s/a63b14 Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/applepiefyi Twitter: https://twitter.com/applepiefyi Instagram: http://instagram.com/applepiefyi Website: http://applepie.fyi/ Inquiries: applepiefyi@gmail.com Have a question about how to get a job in data science or ux design? Email us at applepiefyi@gmail.com