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Episode 17: The Invention of Fire

Ben and Brian discuss what it's like working with non-technical people or for a fundamentally non-technical company and how to navigate that as a programmer. They share their experiences with that at previous and current jobs as well as their best practices for advancing your ideas and showcasing your skills to a non-technical audience.

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Chapters

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 02:54 - Feeling valued and having context on a software team
  • 11:24 - Interacting with non-technical team members
  • 32:48 - Introducing tech to your non-tech employer
  • 42:47 - The tech wizard fallacy
  • 59:45 - Outro

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