So what is this?
As someone with a background in mental health and behavioral medicine and who has worked as a software developer, tech founder, and software architect for the past 15 years, I want to provide some perspective on software and technology, how it's affecting people, and what it means for human behavior.
Welcome to 0x4A6F65 (Joe).
Well, you're still here, so let me give a brief introduction. This site will be a blog shedding light on the human-technology intersection. If you're thinking, "I don't know what that means," then I don't blame you. It's really just a fancy way to say I want to discuss how humans interact with technology.
My full background is in Psychology, with advanced studies in Mental Health, Behavioral Medicine, and Human Performance. However, my day job for the past 15 years has been in software development (from being a developer to a founder). I hope to bring this unique perspective to many different topics in technology today, especially around AI.
As we step into the future, I approach new technologies with a blend of caution and excitement. I am someone who wants to take the time to discuss and understand them before we fully embrace them.
I believe technology often races with little regard for what's happening to the end user (minus the often exploitation, but that's a whole topic on its own). My goal is not to provide advice because it's mostly my opinion wrapped in some facts (where it makes sense), but more importantly, I want this to serve as a starting point for discussions.
I'm a big believer in technology. That's why I work in it, use it, and am fascinated by it every day. But at the same time, I believe in humans, and I want to ensure that human experience is not lost during the rapid acceleration of new technologies.
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